Principal Advisor at Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Wellington
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Thought leaders and changemakers with passion and commitment!!!
-Whanau and communities are at the heart of our work. Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable.
-Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads the Government's housing and urban development work programme.
-We have two Principal Advisor opportunities in our Place-based Teams, one in Te Tai Tokerau | Northland and the other in Te Waipounamu | South Island.
-We want our Principal Advisors to be world leading:'
- Thought leaders that can provide strategic and operational advice at a senior level;'
- Communicators that have a natural ability to build consensus and strengthen high-trust relationships with partners, stakeholders and iwi/Māori;
- Navigators, skilled at translating our organisational priorities that contributes to the development of our strategic approach and work programme; and
- Organisational leaders that build capability and mentoring across the organisation
These are full-time permanent roles, with a strong preference to be located in Wellington.
The salary range for this role is $141,632 - $173,105 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution.
About the role | Mō te tūnga'
There are two roles available, one in Te Tai Tokerau | Northland and the other in Te Waipounamu | South Island. The roles are situated within the Delivery Group of HUD. You will report to the Director - Place and work alongside the Housing Solutions Partner, operating as a small team, in a collective environment within the Place-based Group; a highly motivated, values-driven team of people.
Ō'wheako, ō pukenga | About you
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:
-Understands the current government context, policy agenda and priorities in relation to housing and urban development;
-Has technical experience in housing, spatial planning and infrastructure planning and/or policy;
-Has commercial acumen, with experience contributing to the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans and processes, and driving change;
-Gather and share place-based information and insights across the group and organisation as needed, to inform strategy, policy and system-level insights and reporting, and to input into briefings, papers, responses, and the management of issues;
-Is able to join-the-dots between strategy and implementation to effect broader system change;
-Can demonstrate commitment to the Crown/Māori relationship and to support whanau, iwi and hapū to achieve their aspirations in a tangible way.
Mō mātou |'About us
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kurakāinga e hokia, he kuratangata 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 kāingaora, he haporiora - 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.
Ngā'painga | What we offer'
-Passionate kaimahi committed to affecting change for whanau and communities.
-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.
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 identify clearly which position/s you are interested in applying for. While applications close on Friday 7 February 2025, 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.
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
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.'
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Ministry of Housing and Urban Development |
Location: | Wellington |
Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
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Date listed: | 24-Jan-2025 |
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Closing date: | 23-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | 682_1737681879 |
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