Kaiwhakahere Kaupapa Matua | Senior Project Managers - Environmental Policy Implementation at Ministry for the Environment, Flexible

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Enable & influence positive environmental outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand
• Interesting work in implementation of freshwater, indigenous biodiversity & resource management reform
• Two fixed term roles to 30 March/30 June 2024: flexible location in Aotearoa & flexible ways of working

He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation – be part of this exciting journey.

Manatū Mō Te Taio has established a new Policy Implementation and Delivery (PID) business group to provide the bridge between national policy and regional implementation.   PID's functions span implementation of freshwater, indigenous biodiversity and resource management reform policy implementation alongside other functions including investment and the PMO (where these roles sit).  Our work programmes involve working with Regional Councils, Tangata Whenua and other central agencies to implement policy to achieve good environment outcomes. 

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About the roles

We are looking for two experienced Kaiwhakahere Kaupapa Matua | Senior Project Managers to work alongside our Managers (who have people and financial responsibilities) to provide effective planning and project management services to enable clarity and momentum in delivery.     

The two roles are:

1. Project managing implementation of the reformed resource management system for first tranche regions, fixed term to 30 Jun 2024
2. Project managing implementation of water and land use policy work including freshwater and indigenous biodiversity policy to 30 Mar 2024.

While both roles are fixed term, the Ministry is in a growth phase and the demand for project management skills continues to grow. We need people who can easily work alongside our partners and internally with our Managers, Principal Advisors and Senior Analysts / Analysts who frequently operate in Project Lead roles. Both roles involve project management capability building in others including with Coordinators, Seniors and Analysts. 

We have a busy delivery environment and are in the process of rolling out agile ways of working while also continually looking for ways to improve our practices and deliver the highest value solutions.

It's an exciting time for us as a Ministry as we implement the biggest environmental changes in a generation.  You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about our environment and their mahi while also having fun.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal candidates will bring:

• experience leading and planning and managing successful projects in an agile way
• project management qualification (i.e. Agile, PMP, PRINCE2 Certified Practitioner or Foundation Accredited)
• ability to work effectively with a diverse programme team and stakeholders and partners at all levels
• highly developed negotiating, influencing and communication skills
• enjoy working in a fast-paced environment in uncharted territory
• ability to manage a high workload and competing demands
• commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is from $132,139 up to $161,502 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE

• a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
• generous leave entitlements
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
• opportunities for development and education.          

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Mō mātou | About us  

The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.  

A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability.  This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success.  We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua.  We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work.  We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our Māori capability strategy.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.   

For more information about the First Tranche Regions role please contact David Scranney at David.Scranney@mfe.govt.nz or (021) 252 7943

For more information about the water and land use policy implementation role please contact Martyn Johns at martyn.johns@mfe.govt.nz or (022) 087 6910

The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home.  As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business.  We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. 

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: end of Monday 6 February 2023.