Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Join an inclusive and supportive team Permanent role, based in Wellington $85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver Tenei turanga - About the Role: The Continuous Improvement Advisor is a team member within the Discovery, Design and Change team in the New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP). Each year, the New Zealand Government spends more than $50 billion on goods and services that are essential for the delivery of public services and infrastructure, economic growth, and the wellbeing of New Zealanders. The Government and the New Zealand public expect this spend to deliver value. NZGP is tasked with leading the settings, outcomes and performance of the procurement system managing this expenditure. This role is responsible for the ongoing effort to find and promulgate improvement, innovation, lessons learned and change impact across the government procurement system, including processes, tools, and services using best practice continuous improvement tools. The Continuous Improvement Advisor is responsible for: Operational advice on improvements and innovations across the government procurement system. Providing tools and templates for agencies to use across the government procurement system to increase consistency and streamline processes. Managing procurement system business processes, ensuring they are kept current and are continually reviewed for relevancy to procurement activity. You will be part of a newly formed team with the mission of helping NZGP improve the way we work to focus on the needs of our customers. We will work with teams at NZGP and directly with agencies. As a new function at NZGP we will build a way of working and approach together. We will champion new approaches and collaborate with our stakeholders to create a shared view of the future. Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required Understanding and support of process improvement approach. Experience managing small to medium sized projects. An understanding of Government decision making and operating procedures. Demonstrated experience of leading by example and an ability to bring people along. Working knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Develops valued and cooperative working relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. Takes responsibility and accountability and produces a high standard of work. Participates positively and is engaged in team activities. Well-developed professional written and verbal communication abilities. Persistent and rigorous approach to problem solving. Effectively and easily identifies risks and focuses on achieving resolutions. Well-developed self-awareness and ability to remain calm under pressure. Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE: 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. Mahi Tahi – Better Together Maia– Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future Pono Me Te Tika – Own It 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. Me pehea te tono - How to Apply: Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Email Jess Dalbeth at ****** quoting ref MBIE/15557 if you have any further questions. Applications close on Monday 14 October 2024; however, we will review CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. If this sounds like the role for you, please don't hesitate to apply!
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