Business Development Advisor at Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This agile role is required to provide day to day support and expertise to both the Provider and Government, and Iwi and Māori Pathway Leads.

Mō te tūnga | About the role


The Government's $400 million Progressive Home Ownership (PHO) Fund will help between 1,500 and 4,000 New Zealand families buy their own homes. The Fund will enable low to median income households to partner with a progressive home ownership provider to access shared ownership, rent to buy, or leasehold arrangements to step into home ownership. The Fund has a specific aim to address housing affordability issues for three priority groups: Māori, Pacific peoples, and families with children.

The Business Development Advisor is a team member role, reporting into a PHO Pathway Lead within the System Delivery and Performance group. This is an agile role required to provide day to day support and expertise to both the Provider and Government, and Iwi and Māori Pathway Leads.

When supporting the PHO Lead - Provider and Government Direct Pathways you will:

• Work closely with PHO providers and interested PHO providers in relation to funding proposals
• Reflect the principles of Te Maihi o Te Whare Māori - Māori and Iwi Housing Innovation (MAIHI) Framework for Action in all engagements

When supporting the PHO Lead - Iwi and Māori Pathway you will:

• Lead engagements and work closely with iwi and Māori organisations on a case-by-case basis in relation to funding proposals to ensure the best chance of success
• Reflect the principles of Te Maihi o Te Whare Māori - Māori and Iwi Housing Innovation (MAIHI) Framework for Action in all engagements

Responsibilities of this position are expected to change over time as the Ministry responds to changing needs. The incumbent will need the flexibility to adapt and develop as the environment evolves.

The Business Development Advisor accountabilities include, and are not limited to:

• Leading engagement with the community housing sector, iwi and Māori organisations, and financial institutions in relation to PHO proposals
• Working closely with iwi and Māori organisations to support and develop progressive home ownership opportunities into feasible proposals for funding
• Driving a kaupapa Māori and partnership approach to housing investment, guided by Te Maihi o te Whare Māori Framework for Action (MAIHI)
• Managing effective relationships with approved providers ensuring the delivery of the service in line with obligations and expected outcomes
• Working effectively with other members of the PHO team and Te Kāhui Kāinga Ora to support negotiation, contracting and contract management activities
• Ensuring alignment of activities across the Group's work programme to support effective and timely outcomes
• Providing high quality reporting and insights within specified timeframes to leadership teams, governance groups and stakeholders
• Assisting to identify risks and issues and contribute to their mitigation and management
• Contributing to defining and implementing solutions to issues as they arise
• Acting as a first point of contact for general stakeholder queries in relation to PHO
• Preparing and contributing to briefings and information requests as required

Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About you

You will have

• An ability to create and maintain effective relationships and demonstrate excellent influencing and negotiations skills
• Sound judgement and the ability to build rapport and credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience and comfortable working with and for Māori and iwi, acknowledging culture and tikanga
• Experience operating in a funding and/or contracting environment, and an understanding of residential property development
• Excellent communication, self-management and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to adapt within a fast moving environment or as priorities change
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities

What we can offer you

• Flexible working policy to give work/life balance
• Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
• Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud-based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
• Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
• Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
• You will be part of and supported by HUD's administration community
• We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled

About us

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa - New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme.

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kura kāinga e hokia, he kura tangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāinga ora, he hapori ora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close on Sunday 2 April 2023, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.