Job Title: Senior Regional Adviser Role type: Permanent, full-time Location: Nelson, South Island Salary range: $98,955 - $132,427 depending on skills and experience. Priority will be given to staff members with affected status Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Regional Adviser to join our Maori Agribusiness directorate which sits within Maori Partnerships and Investment. This directorate works with Maori to realize cultural, social, environmental, and economic outcomes by facilitating growth of Maori primary sector assets. As a Senior Regional Adviser, you will lead and manage the delivery of initiatives enabling Maori to maximize the sustainable use of their primary sector assets in order to drive Maori economic development. This will be achieved through cultivating relationships with Maori, iwi, and other stakeholders in service of their aspirations in the food and fiber sector. You will work as part of a national team that contributes to the success of the current government's primary sector priorities, focusing on Maori economic development. This will be achieved by identifying new initiatives, leveraging off the range of MPI funding programs. As a senior Regional Adviser, you will facilitate conversations with Maori whenua businesses to assess funding options, form funding proposals, and draft contracts using best practice. You will also provide strategic analysis and advice to the Ministry on emerging and future issues, and opportunities & risks, concerning Maori primary sector economic development. This is a unique opportunity to partner with Maori, iwi, and hapu to achieve better outcomes for their economic development. Mou - About You: Relationship management will be key to success in this role, so the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate complex issues, and develop innovative solutions. You will draw on your experience to enrich your work by using tikanga Maori and te reo Maori to facilitate engagement processes and to effectively present information to different groups. You will likely be working or have worked in the primary sector or a related industry with a good understanding of project and contract management to deliver a range of functions. Mo to matou Ropu - About the Team: You will be based in our Nelson office, reporting to the Regional Manager South, and working with a supportive team of Regional Advisers based in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Invercargill. There will be some travel required at times, to connect with our regional teams and attend industry events. MP&I are committed to creating an environment that promotes respect, teamwork, and collaboration, to ensure that everyone is contributing to our success and achieving collective goals. While this team is based around the South Island, they connect regularly online and in person to collaborate and enhance business capability. Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI: We are 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 programs 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 organization, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all. In your cover letter, we would 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 organization, 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 click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 31st July. If you have any questions about the role, please email ******. #J-18808-Ljbffr
