Pou Whakahaere

Pou Whakahaere | General Manager - Urban and Infrastructure at Ministry for the Environment, Wellington Highly influential leadership role Lead the Urban and Infrastructure function at the Ministry Wellington based We are looking for an exceptional and experienced senior people leader to lead our Urban & Infrastructure programme.
This role reports to the Deputy Secretary, Environmental Management & Adaptation and works as part of a collaborative senior leadership team with key responsibility for delivering the RMA Reform programme and Climate Adaptation policy.
The role also interfaces with the Ministry's Executive Leadership Group, Chief Executive's Office and Ministers.
Operating across the built and natural environment, the Environmental Management and Adaptation Business Group advises Government on one of the Ministry's biggest levers for change: the resource management system.
It leads the development of impactful, forward-looking policy and planning, in partnership with Māori, that improves the resource management system (both built and natural) and strengthens the resilience of communities.
This role is responsible for policy development, legislation and related implementation for urban and infrastructure, spatial planning and related national direction.
The General Manager will focus on: Delivering, as part of a team, replacement of the Resource Management Act Responsibility for Urban, Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Enabling through policy and legislation a simpler, more consistent digital planning system Critical to your success will be the ability to set the strategic vision for your management team and building a highly engaged, cohesive and inclusive culture through your expert leadership skills.
Our ideal candidate will bring: Extensive experience at a senior level leading people managers, with the ability to develop and foster talent.
Experience in strategy development, strategic and spatial planning, implementation, oversight, and performance monitoring and improvement.
Practical knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles, and experience applying te Tiriti into implementation and operations.
Experience leading delivery and operations functions and cross-government programmes working collaboratively across agencies and organisations.
Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop and maintain effective relationships with Ministers, senior public service officials, and internal and external stakeholders.
Experience delivering solutions to complex problems.
Experience empowering and supporting managers to effectively deliver their work programmes and achieve desired outcomes.
Salary range for this role is $221,713 to $268,895 pa.
Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Mf E | Benefits of working at Mf Ea flexible work approach to create a healthy work-life blendagile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as 'One Mf E'active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Networkopportunities for development and education.
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 Ngaire Howes at Ngaire.howes@mfe.govt.nz.
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 position.
The role also requires a New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) security clearance.
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