Senior Adviser, Engagement

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūranga | About the role
How do you get businesses to comply with the Fair Trading Act and adhere to Product Safety Standards, like selling safe magnets? How do you help New Zealanders to know if they have been given a fair deal when buying a major appliance or booking a holiday online?
Come and work on the plans to do just that.
We are looking for a high-performing Senior Adviser with a strong external Engagement focus to join our Fair Trading branch. This is a permanent role based in either our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

He kōrero mōu | About you
Our team come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which all come together to support the fabric of our mahi and our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Senior Adviser, Engagement:

- Ability to craft a clear, accurate and compelling story about the work and outcomes of the Fair Trading Branch.
- Project and/or programme management skills and the ability to deliver in partnership with colleagues and external experts
- Experience in managing stakeholder interactions and a thirst for getting out and about and learning from others and bringing about change
- Ability to balance long-term goals with working at pace

You will also demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We asked our staff what it's like to work for Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission:
There's a lot to like about working here. The work is varied and super-interesting, and you have a chance to make a real difference protecting competition and consumers. The people you work with are fantastic: they're hardworking and smart and are passionate about doing their best to make sure New Zealanders are getting a 'fair go'. We care for each other, and our environment is inclusive. We work across boundaries, collaborate, and learn from each other, and enjoy having a drink or a game of social football together as well.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.



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