Kaitohutohu Toitūtanga | Sustainability Advisor at Ministry for the Environment, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support Flexible Working
• Permanent Position
• Wellington Based

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

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role

We are looking for a creative, passionate and data savvy Advisor to join our small supportive team of sustainability professionals. Our Sustainability Strategy is MfE's public commitment to operating within our baseline, minimising our environmental impact, and providing our people with what they need to flourish.  In this role you will help lead and coordinate the Ministry's ambitious sustainability programme. Whilst largely focussed internally, the team also provides advice on best practice across government.

To do this role well, you will love playing with data, developing our systems and be able to communicate this effectively. You will build great relationships internally and externally. You'll be politically savvy, and a creative thinker and influencer with an ability to grasp multiple viewpoints. You will be happy doing a variety of activities and projects.

Ideally you will have a track record of implementing sustainable business strategies and initiatives and engaging and collaborating with others to achieve effective outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in areas that interest you most - for example procurement, communications and behaviour change. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

• Strong data skills, preferably excellent in the use of Excel and Power BI. Some knowledge of Python would be desirable.
• Analysis skills with the ability to evaluate and provide insights for a variety of audiences
• Experience providing advice and support to an organisation on sustainability issues is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities and to achieve deadlines and project and programme outputs 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personal drive, enthusiasm and curiosity
• Keenness to bring Te Ao Māori, Mātauranga and Te Tiriti into your work everyday.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $77,280 to $93,565 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.   

If you require further information about this position please contact sam.brown@mfe.govt.nz.  To access the position description, please go to www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs and click through to view the advertisement and position description.

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.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 26th March 2023