Advisor (Strategy, Transformation and Planning) at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Role Type: Permanent full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary Band: $68,781 to $93,056 depending on skills and experience

The Ministry for Primary Industries are currently recruiting for an Adviser (Strategy, Transformation, & Māori Partnership) to join our Strategy, Enablement, & Māori Partnership directorate, which forms part of our wider Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service business unit based in Wellington.

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service has embarked on a multi-year programme to strengthen and deepen the provision of planning and advice to the Forestry sector and landowners.  This Service will take a strategic national view of forests, forestry, and wood processing and use that to provide advice to optimise the sector, maximise the benefits of our forests, and support sustainable land management practice.

The Advisor (Strategy, Transformation & Planning) provides business analysis and advice to the Branch leadership team and assists with planning and governance functions across the branch. They will develop process and systems to deliver actionable business advice to the Branch and Directorates.

The role will support the wider team in business planning, strategy development, and meeting the developing needs of managing Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service.

This role will be part of a small team which includes the strategy and transformation functions of Te Uru Rākau, and will work closely with the Branch Leadership Team, Managers, and staff across the Branch, as well as MPI's central strategy, reporting and ministerial servicing functions.

Mōu - About You

You will have an inquisitive mind and ability to turn data into useful insights for leadership action.

You will be comfortable working with senior leaders and managers to determine how to best support them in making business decisions. You will be comfortable working on multiple reporting activities and in managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Other key capabilities we are looking for include:

• A good understanding of statistical analysis techniques and tools.
• Experience in public sector reporting and in business reporting is desirable.

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

This role sits within the Strategy Enablement, & Māori Partnership directorate within Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service.  Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service is a branded business unit within the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and is leading the Government's renewed focus on forestry, one of our country's most successful primary industries. You'll be joining a dynamic and diverse team who all share a common goal of improving the individual, social and cultural, environmental, and economic outcomes for New Zealand.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click Apply 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 11:59pm on 8 February.

If you have any questions about the role, please email shane.gooch@mpi.govt.nz 

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.