Job DescriptionType: Fixed termHours: Full timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Policy and OperationsBranch: Local GovernmentAre you a strong project professional who enjoys working at pace while wrangling government processes across multiple Ministers and Agencies?Are you looking for the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team delivering a fast-moving and ever-evolving programme of work?Are you super organised with top-rate administration skills and an ability to see around corners?Are you a great team player who loves getting stuck in?If you can answer yes to these questions, then come and join our new Regional Deals policy team responsible for developing and delivering this new government programme in partnership with local government.We are looking for a super skilled and experienced Programme Coordinator who will be our main go-to person to keep us well organised and drive us to deliver. Key parts of the role include the usual programme/project products and tasks, planning, dependencies, risks, monitoring, etc. There will also be lots of relationship management required as we work across many different government agencies as well as our local government partners.It's a great time to join Ue Te Hinatore - Local Government Branch. We have an ambitious and demanding work programme. A full dance card and never a dull moment. We blend local government expertise, specialised policy advice and operational delivery and oversight to bring about a strong local government system.We are establishing a new policy team within our Local Government Policy and Operations Group to deliver the Government's new Regional Deals programme. The new Regional Deals Team will work alongside and with our three other Policy Teams and our Operational Policy Team to deliver on this important long-term Government programme. With this being a new team and a new programme, there is a wide range of tasks that must be done so never a dull moment.Experienced programme/project professional able to lead and complete all the usual project products and artefacts.You will be a good thinker with great logic and intuition alongside your super strong administration and organisation skills.Skilled at building strong relationships and working face to face across many different stakeholders.You will have a growth mindset, be prepared to take risks, ask questions and work collaboratively with others to get things right, critical for a new programme being developed at pace.Most importantly, while the work is complex and challenging, you will not take yourself too seriously and be prepared to make a joke and have fun.This is a fixed-term role until 30 June 2025 as the Regional Deals programme is new and still developing with Government yet to make longer-term decisions on the shape, administration or location of the programme. If you want to know more or have a chat, then please give me a call on 021 826 149.Te Tari TaiwhenuaWorking at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders. Within Te Tari, Ue Te Hinatore - Local Government Branch is the Government's lead/chief advisor on local government.If you want to know more or have a chat, then please give me a call.How to Apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access and can be their authentic selves.Applications close: 5pm, Monday, 23 December 2024.For more information please contact: Mark Tregurtha, ******
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