Business Engagement Advisor

If you are a visionary IT professional with a passion for building bridges between technology and business. If you excel at fostering collaboration, understanding diverse stakeholder needs and driving IT solutions - we have the perfect role for you
- Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington with flexible ways of working.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

- protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes.
- managing threats and adverse impacts.
- being a voice for conservation.
- connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role
At the Department of Conservation (DOC), we pride ourselves on being innovation enablers, customer focused and strategic partners. As part of the Business Engagement and Training Team, you will be at the forefront of our mission to align IT initiatives with organisational goals.

**In this role you will**:

- Work closely with business leaders to understand their objectives, pain points and opportunities where IT can make a difference.
- Translate business needs into actionable IT solutions.
- Facilitate a strong partnership between the ISS Team and business units.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Strong relationship building skills and experience.
- Proven business analysis skills to understand and analyse business unit requirements, pain points and opportunities.
- Ability to translate business needs into IT solutions.
- A strong understanding of IT systems and tools commonly used in the department would be an advantage.
- The ability to actively listen to understand difference perspectives and effectively communicate IT solutions and engagement opportunities.
- Experience in working within complex organisational structures, navigating dependencies, and managing competing priorities.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- flexible working opportunities suited to your role.
- career development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goals.
- study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance.
- great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure.
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capability Development Programme.

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and location preference.
The salary range for this position is $77,336 - $97,708 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

**Rā katinga | Applications close**: 5:00 pm on Friday, 17th November

**Taupānga | Job Reference**: 3000/51003

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.