Senior Advisor Issues Management

1 month ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō mātou | About us If you want to be an active player in the future of housing in Aotearoa, this high energy team is for you This role sits in Te Kāhui - Māori Housing Group (the Group) which leads the focus to improve Māori housing and urban development outcomes for, with and by Māori. Established to deliver a distinct focus through a Kaupapa Māori lens, the housing programme seeks to disrupt the historical delivery by responding to the needs, reviewing and resetting the system for whānau, hapū and iwi. The focus of this business unit is working with tangata whenua and supporting other business units throughout Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga. Building the system with iwi gives expression to our core values to be 'treaty anchored' and intends to build enduring relationships with whānau, hapū, Iwi and Māori housing providers that is culturally authentic. Giving expression to work through a distinctly Māori lens means that we embrace what is at the heart of the relationships and engagement -Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Whakamana and Tino Rangatiratanga - in a positive and endearing manner to support Māori housing aspirations. Mō te tūnga | About the role As Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for working directly on issues as they arise and preparing a wide range of responsive collateral within and related to the Group. Led by the Principal Advisor to the DCE, the role provides support to the DCE, and the rest of the Management team in the Group. The salary range for this role is $97,771 - $119,498. Mō ō pūkenga | About You The successful applicant will have excellent problem-solving skills, an ability to provide high quality outputs, at pace, while maintaining relationships within the Group and across HUD. Your background will include:

- Proven expertise in handling crisis/issues in real time, either for clients or organisations
- Effectively performing under pressure and in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment
- Professional and mature with sound judgement and gains credibility immediately
- Strategic and creative thinker in dealing with issues management
- Strong environmental awareness and politically insightful, ability to navigate ambiguity
- Effective persuasion and influencing skills in the environment in which HUD operates, able to communicate the intended viewpoints to an audience, able to convince others to accept viewpoint
- Excellent relationship management skills, build rapport and connect with wide range of people at all levels
- Understanding of government structures, processes, planning and reporting requirements
- Excellent attention to detail while producing quality outputs at a rapid rate

**Ngā Hua | What we can offer you**:

- Flexible working 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
- We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
- We have a stepped remuneration framework where salary movement happens through defined step increases within a role salary band. Appointment to a step within the salary range will depend on the experience and skills the person brings to the role which will be better known following a recruitment process including an interview. The salary range for this role is: $97,771- $119,498 (top step)
- Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis
- Four weeks and six days annual leave

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



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