Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
Salary range: $132,417 - $160,472 + kiwisaver
Kanoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kanoa – RD) is the focal point within Government for regional economic development (RED).
This position is part of the Investment Management team and reports into the Investment Director. As a Commercial Lead, you will partner with Investment Directors to lead the evaluation, contracting and management of projects, as well as helping to deliver key work programmes within the Investment Management team. This includes regional and/or sector portfolio development. The successful candidate will have strong financial literacy and an in-depth understanding of debt and equity investment principles, with the majority of investments made under such structures.
Skills and Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge and understanding of investment principles and investment evaluation methodologies.
A strong ability to help in the evaluation of investment opportunities with the goal of developing and managing a regional portfolio of investments that speak coherently to competitive advantages and gaps in existing value chains.
The ability to discuss, defend, as well as be open to new information relating to possible investment opportunities as evaluations develop, with peers, Investment Directors, Head of Investment Management, Directors of Crown Regional Holdings Limited (CRHL) and Kanoa – RD SLT.
An ability to lead the development and delivery of debt and equity contracts with both internal and external legal resource.
An ability to help deliver specific work programmes within the Investment Management team of Kanoa – RD, whilst managing competing priorities.
A demonstrated excellence in writing and presentation of information.
Tact, discretion, and a high level of trust working with confidential and sensitive information.
Knowledge of the Machinery of Government.
Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or comparable relevant experience.
Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
Maia – Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
Applications close on Sunday 3 November 2024 (midnight).
#J-18808-Ljbffr