Salary Range : $117,035 - $156,888 based on skills and experience Role type : Permanent Location : Wellington The Specialist Adviser Extension Resource Development is responsible for creating and delivering a comprehensive engagement framework and the supporting resource materials required for the On Farm Support Directorate. Duties will include: Managing creation and delivery of resource materials, collateral, and copy for On Farm Support advisory functions. Considering, assessing, and effectively managing any relevant issues that are likely to impact on the ability to adequately deliver Advisory and/or Extension material. Application of good project management principles by planning, documenting, and reporting on key progress steps, including risk analysis. Building and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to identify and share best practices and promote the Ministry, its products, and services. The Specialist Adviser position requires an experienced professional who can create and manage a proactive approach, establishing strong processes and systems to ensure the successful delivery of the framework in collaboration with several MPI functional teams. Our ideal candidate will also display: Project and event management experience. Experience working with extension services within a relevant industry. Experience in stakeholder engagement and communications. Knowledge of strategic and business planning processes. Ability to quickly grasp and communicate complex issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. 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. You will report to the Director, On Farm Support and work closely with the On Farm Support leadership team to provide expert advice and assistance on strategic engagement approaches. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. Benefits include: Ability to purchase extra annual leave. Annual Wellness payment. Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames. We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you. 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. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr