Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.About the Role:The Strategic Delivery Lead is a key member of the Discovery, Design and Change team within the wider System Improvement and Engagement team at New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP).The Strategic Delivery Lead is crucial in supporting NZGP to convert strategy and policy into effective operational services that reflect the needs of the various service users.Reporting to the Manager, Design, Discovery, and Change, the Strategic Delivery Lead will apply their expertise in organisational strategy and execution. The Strategic Delivery Lead will work closely with the Senior Service Designer and in collaboration with the policy team to identify and frame strategic branch initiatives and support procurement strategy projects with key agencies.The Strategic Delivery Lead role will be pivotal in the end-to-end delivery of strategic change in the branch and across the procurement system. The role will be connected with key policy initiatives and developing ideas into substantive business plans and a roadmap for delivery. This includes system-wide prioritisation, management of key stakeholder and sector groups, ongoing continuous improvement, and benefit realisation.Responsibilities:Framing and leading key projects across NZGP to achieve effective implementation of the NZGP strategic roadmap and operating model.Directing the strategy for the programme of work and commissioning the initiation, discovery and design phases for key strategic projects.Building enduring senior stakeholder relationships, managing stakeholder engagement throughout programmes of work and representing NZGP during strategic engagements.Defining and initiating key strategic projects including scoping and creating business cases.Providing accurate information and data on progress and performance of projects.Leading the development of strategic connections between our technology, process, people service and capabilities.Driving a collaborative culture bringing together teams or individuals from different Business Groups across NZGP to deliver outcomes for the procurement system.Skills and Experience Required:Experience managing and influencing large groups and have influenced change in a significant way.Experience working with complex stakeholder groups to drive alignment of strategy to implementation.Ability to work with mixed methodologies, inductive, deductive, and abductive problem-solving approaches.Excellent communication skills and strong facilitation skills.Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff, and other internal stakeholders.Ability to challenge the status quo, introduce new ways of looking at problems and adopt creative and new approaches.A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion.Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others.Excellent analytical and strategic analysis capability.Strong discovery and project management skills.Experience working in government useful but not essential.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 TogetherMaia – Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur 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.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/15555 if you have any further questions. Applications close on Sunday 8 September (midnight).
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