Deputy Secretary Commissioning and Partnerships Deputy Secretary Commissioning and Partnerships General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Lead impactful commissioning and partnership-building to make a tangible difference to the lives of Pacific people in Aotearoa. About us The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is the Crown's principal advisor on policies and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for Pacific peoples in New Zealand. We bring the Pacific voice, perspective, and understanding into policy and government decision-making. The Ministry's mission is 'enriching Aotearoa with thriving Pacific communities through policy advice, Pacific knowledge and expertise, innovation, partnerships and leadership, and communications and engagement'. Our vision is 'a confident, thriving, healthy, resilient, and prosperous Pacific Aotearoa'. We are guided by Pacific values: Ola fetufaaki (Reciprocity), Tapuakiga (Sprituality), Soalaupule (Consensus), Piri'anga (Collectivism), Fakalilifu (Respect), Magafaoa (Family), and Aro'a (Love). About the role The role sits at the top of MPP's Commissioning & Partnerships Directorate, strategically driving every facet of the commissioning cycle – from planning and design to monitoring and review. By upholding Pacific values, you will lead national and regional functions that ensure investment, procurement, probity, and contract administration adhere to the highest standards. The Deputy Secretary is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with other government agencies and Pacific Aotearoa communities to deliver value on key initiatives and work programmes. The position may be based in Manukau or Wellington. About you Pacific Knowledge and Commitment: Ability to identify, and sensitivity to, the cultural values and particular needs of Pacific Communities. Leadership and People Management: Demonstrated success as a credible and persuasive people leader who inspires teams for exceptional performance. Strategic Commissioning: Proven experience in strategically developing, implementing, and monitoring commissioning functions is key, as is the ability to apply organisational best practices and promote innovative solutions to national and regional challenges. Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Ability to build, influence, and leverage relationships for the betterment of MPP and Pacific communities, including collaboration with Ministers and other stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities. Government and Political Acumen: Good understanding of New Zealand's machinery of government and the processes, systems, and tools that facilitate the commissioning of services tailored to Aotearoa's unique needs. Apply now For more information and a full job description, please contact Jane Temel ****** +64 21 499 902 or Carl Church ****** +64 21 166 6441 . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the apply button. Please note that we can only consider candidates with a legal right to work in NZ. Applications close on Friday 5pm, 12 July 2024. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr