Adviser, Pacific Ocean and Fisheries

2 days 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.
- Promote solutions to the major opportunities and challenges facing the Pacific Ocean space
- Be a leading partner with the Pacific region in developing innovative approaches
- Wellington based - 2 years Fixed Term role.

We are looking for someone with strong strategic policy experience and excellent policy development skills. Excellent opportunity to showcase your abilities at a programme and project level
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
The Adviser - Pacific Ocean and Fisheries (POF) is a core part of the Pacific Ocean and Fisheries Team working alongside six other passionate ocean and fisheries specialists and rotational staff.
The Adviser will be expected to contribute to developing advice on a range of regional ocean issues, and work with team members to finalise this advice for PDG, the wider Ministry and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
**The Adviser - Pacific Ocean and Fisheries will**:

- Manage activities (projects) in the IDC programme, ensuring MFAT’s IDC principles are upheld, and in doing so, support the region to achieve the vision articulated in the 2050 Strategy for a Blue Pacific Continent. Strong relationship management skills are required, along with a drive to deliver quality development assistance.
- Prepare briefings on key ocean issues in the Pacific region. These briefings will need to be carefully coordinated with other teams (e.g. bilateral) and grounded in sound decision-making and an understanding of regional dynamics, both those of New Zealand and of the Pacific region.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Pacific partners, particularly those agencies in the Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP).

The Adviser may be expected to travel periodically within New Zealand and/or to Pacific Island Countries and Territories.
This is a Wellington-based role, but flexible working arrangements are supported, in agreement with managers.
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The full salary range for this role is $104,670 - $141,612 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution - negotiable depending on experience.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?
We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced with the following skills and experience:

- A minimum of five years of experience working in a policy, business innovation or the environmental sector.
- Experience in developing policy advice, ideally in a Government setting.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong project management skills.
- Experience working with a range of partners, and building sound relationships based on trust.
- Experience of working autonomously and within guidelines, demonstrating the use of sound judgement and initiative
- Proven experience developing strategies and initiatives that are well founded, technically sound, practical and appropriate.
- Proven ability to see beyond the immediate issues and comprehend the ‘big picture’ so that opportunities are identified and risks properly assessed.
- Experience working in the Pacific and with Pacific partners.

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.
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?
To be employed with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.
Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
**Please note**: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

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