Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsAbout the RoleThe Tu Atea Innovation Programme creates new routes into invention and entrepreneurship and supports the acceleration of Maori-owned startups, groups and businesses that are tackling innovations that are intelligent and scalable and can be potentially commercialised – and that solve real-world problems. It will do this by creating a practical and highly supported environment that offers a new generation of Maori innovators support to create, test, launch and deploy their innovations.Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, this role is essential in building and expanding the Maori innovation talent pool and requires a strong person who will integrate tikanga Maori and industry innovation practices to build a substantial Maori innovation portfolio in the telecommunications sector.ResponsibilitiesOversee the team & programme aimed at finding & supporting talented innovators.Lead, manage & build out the operational delivery of the innovation programme.Skills and ExperienceYou will have:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.High maturity in Te Reo and Tikanga and able to navigate varied cultural environments.15+ years of experience in programme management, ideally innovation related.Proven experience managing a team and delivering successful programmes.Experience working with partners, providers and government agencies in a related sector.Experience in a fast-paced startup or similar environment.Knowledge of the telecommunications industry and ability to self-learn.Strong project management skills experience.Applications CloseSunday 24 NovemberApply or View the Position Descriptionwww.jacksonstone.co.nzReference11148Further EnquiriesAnnalee Hoogeveen on 04 550 8041 or Simon Boyes on 04 550 8026
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