Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Build your career in Kanoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit
Dunedin, 12-month full time fixed term/secondment opportunity
Join part of a supportive and close-knit team
Salary band: $118,390 - $143,639
Tenei turanga - About the Role: The Senior Regional Advisor for Kanoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kanoa) is regionally based and supports the economic development work programme for the lower South Island. You will work closely with regional stakeholders, including local government leaders, economic development agencies and iwi.
Our preference is for the candidate to be based in Otago/Southland and to be familiar with the labour market in the Lower South Island.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
You are always one step ahead of your regions, anticipating what is required and when, delivering to a high standard.
You are not afraid to respectfully question the status quo, looking for ways for us to collectively do better and will bring your ideas to the table.
You have demonstrable experience project managing programmes of all sizes.
As someone embedded in your community, you will have existing strong relationships with regional stakeholders, government agencies, iwi and a bonus if you have a good handle on the local labour market.
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE: 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.
Mahi Tahi – Better Together
Maia– Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika – Own It
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. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
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 and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:
Click here to view a position description . All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Email Jess Dalbeth at ****** quoting ref MBIE/15870 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Monday, 07 October (midnight).
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