Senior Partnership Advisor I Treaty Partnership & Assurance at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, WellingtonDiscover a career with purpose at MBIE.
Contribute to the planning of the Treaty Partnerships and Assurance work programme.Based in our central Wellington offices.Salary range $101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver.The Maori Strategic Partnerships Team is responsible for providing assurance support with respect to the commitments between MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) and the respective treaty entities and MBIE's responsibilities to the partnerships.
The Senior Partnership Advisor is responsible for contributing to the planning of the Treaty Partnerships and Assurance work programme, the co-ordination and monitoring of its implementation, and leading the delivery of some of its components. Within this role, you will be expected to develop and maintain a strong understanding of the range of MBIE's partnerships with Maori and MBIE's operational and policy context (as well as the wider Government context) that surround them. The Senior Partnership Advisor will work across MBIE, collaborating and supporting operational and policy teams that have partnership responsibilities.
The Maori Strategic Partnerships Team sits within the Te Kupenga Maori Economic Policy and Strategic Partnerships branch, which is responsible for providing assurance to the Secretary and Senior Leadership Team that MBIE is meeting its Treaty obligations and is coordinated in our approach to partnering with iwi/Maori.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders and establish credibility with senior leaders.Ability to navigate and maintain important collaborative relationships and partnerships with Iwi Maori, sector stakeholders, and partners across MBIE and other New Zealand Government agencies and service providers.Demonstrated understanding and/or the applications of the principles of the Treaty and the obligations of the Crown under its provisions.Experience in working with Maori and/or in relationship roles.Your ability to manage a portfolio of commitments as part of the Treaty partnerships and assurance programme.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the ability to communicate Maori perspectives with a wide range of people at all levels, both internal and external to MBIE.Ability to think and act strategically; can identify and assess risk, provide strategic advice, anticipate consequences and a way forward.Me matatau i te reo Maori me ona tikanga – able to take part in general conversation with speakers of te reo Maori, understand what is said, contribute relevant comments and is committed to further learning.Ability to influence people at a senior level in an organization.Comfortable with organising and facilitating effective meetings and workshops that result in strong engagement and clear action.Demonstrated commitment to helping drive a strong organisational culture at team and branch levels.Can manage workload and priorities to effectively deliver on outcomes.Well-developed analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on collaboration.Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement.Must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.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.
Maia– Bold and brave.Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future.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 through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, and other Maori groups/organisations. 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.
Applications close on Monday 20 January 2025 (midnight). Please note due to the holiday period there may be a delay in responding to queries. Employer: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
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