Job Title : Senior Investment Adviser
Role type : Permanent, full-time
Location : Wellington City
General Salary Range D : $98,955 to $132,427 depending on skills and experience. Salary midpoint for this position is $115,691 per annum.
Korero mo te Turanga - About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Investment Adviser to join our Programmes and Planning directorate which sits within the Policy & Trade business unit. This directorate is home to MPI's key agriculture and climate change programmes, including the Accelerating New Mitigations (ANM) Programme.
The Accelerating New Mitigations Programme is established to accelerate research, development and commercialisation of tools for farmers to reduce their methane and nitrous oxide emissions.
The Senior Investment Adviser will lead and support the administration of investments and contracts under the ANM Programme.
Working on a range of high priority contracts, you will develop and maintain relationships with key partners, including product developers, research and service providers to support them in developing new solutions for New Zealand farmers to ensure a prosperous sector.
As part of this role, you will :Support the efficient and effective implementation of the Accelerating New Mitigation Programme and Fund by delivering activities throughout all stages of the funding lifecycle implementing best practice funds management.Oversee performance of projects and programmes within assigned portfolio, ensuring project performance and financial management are on track, and for allocated funds, overall fund financial forecasting and tracking.Support the alignment of funding programmes to MPI's strategic priorities and ensure Office of the Auditor General best practice funds management guidelines are followed.Mou - About YouYou will likely be working, or have worked in a business advisory, commercial, or investment role, and possess a strong understanding of investment principles and the provision of strategic advice.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solution-focused approach, and a proven ability to forge effective partnerships.
You will draw on specialist knowledge and experience to effectively present data in a manner that is easily understood by a range of audiences.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate :Relevant experience in a highly similar working environment; or extensive experience as a business adviser supporting large to medium programmes of work.Demonstrated experience in project management.Good interpersonal and communications skills, especially an ability to deliver technical information in a simple and helpful way.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Previous experience in establishing and effectively maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, Maori and Government agencies.Sound understanding of the primary sector innovation and industry-development context as it applies to the agricultural and horticultural sector.You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.
Mo to matou Ropu - About the TeamPolicy and Trade provides sector-level strategic thinking and evidence-based advice for effective government decision-making for systems related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, biosecurity, food, animal welfare and rural communities. Our people are our greatest resource. They are collaborative, supportive, passionate, and are highly skilled in a range of economic, science and social disciplines.
This is a Wellington based role reporting to the Head of Accelerating New Mitigations Programme and working alongside a team that brings a mix of industry knowledge, machinery of government experience and promotes strategic thinking.
The team has a collaborative working style so that everyone feels supported in contributing to their collective goals. The team also works closely with the Policy & Trade business unit, wider organisation, and industry bodies, so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPIWe're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki guardianship of our natural resources.
Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI.Additional MPI leave days.Annual Wellness payment.Mentoring and coaching programmes.Wa Mahi Ngawari - Flexible Working: We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.
As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. Applications close at midnight on Thursday 31 October. If you have any questions about the role, please email ******.
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