Advisor - Strategy and Research Office - Niwa

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

**What we're looking for**:
An advisor to work within our Strategy and Research Office, based at Greta Point, Wellington. This will be someone who enjoys helping others and supporting a team. You will have a great eye for detail and show initiative. You will need to be comfortable with covering a wide range of tasks, from arranging travel, to helping with strategic planning. You will enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and be able to be flexible and adapt to changing needs. In return you will be part of a supportive team who work with NIWA on lots of different projects. We see this as a development role, and we will support your career development within administration, science, or investment.

**What you will bring**:

- Experience or an interest in science, nature, and making investments.
- A quality focus in preparing documents or running a process.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- A collegial and collaborative approach and willingness to lend a hand.

NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.

NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
NIWA- Reference #
51843- Posted on
12 Jun 2023- Closes on
02 Jul 2023 23:55- Location(s)
Central Wellington- Expertise
Administrative Services, Business Management & Support, Knowledge & Information Systems & Technology, Procurement & Logistics, Management, PR & Communications, Project Management- Job level(s)
Entry/graduate- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Advisor Strategy and Research Office - Wellington PD - June 2023.pdf



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