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Senior Adviser Infrastructure

2 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including Pacific governments.
- Build your cross-cultural communication and policy skills.
- Wellington based, with potential opportunities to travel to the Pacific region.

A diverse role that will require you to work alongside local and international stakeholders to shape and influence new development projects, including construction projects and activities that support Pacific partners to build institutional capability.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is an opportunity to shape the design, and drive the effective delivery, of our development investments in infrastructure sectors. It involves working with a broad range of MFAT divisions and teams, suppliers, stakeholders, partner organisations and governments.
As a Senior Adviser you will use your communication, technical, delivery and analysis skills to develop and lead complex initiatives, providing technical and strategically sound advice and insights on infrastructure.

You will be part of a diverse and adaptable team that provides high quality insights, advice and management of Pacific infrastructure projects. MFAT has invested in over 130 such activities during the last decade including hospitals, runways, wharfs, coastal protection, recreation, and waste management. We also work closely with Pacific and other partners to strengthen capability, knowledge and markets in Pacific countries.

The Infrastructure and Transport team sits within the Development Economy and Prosperity Division that in turn is part of the Pacific and Development Group at MFAT. The Division provides the sectoral and thematic expertise, analysis and advice needed to deliver high quality development cooperation. It is complex, fast-paced and involves engagement with multiple players across New Zealand and the Pacific. New Zealand engages in supporting Pacific infrastructure development in areas such as transport, water and sanitation, and public buildings. Our development programmes build new infrastructure, provide technical advice and support planning and capability building.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

The salary range for this role is between $121,043 to midpoint of $142,403 total fixed remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience. The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for

We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced Senior Adviser with the following skills and experience:

- have technical expertise with a relevant qualification in engineering or a related field and experience working on infrastructure projects.
- comfortable working in a government or policy environment, and adapting to different cultural contexts.
- strong collaboration and achieving success with and through others.
- comfortable engaging with a large range of internal and external stakeholders, and representing the Ministry and New Zealand in your area of expertise.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

You MUST be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close on Monday, 17 July 2023 at midnight

**Please note**: This is not a Foreign Polic

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