Advisor, Partnerships

**About the role**
The Advisor, Partnerships provides support to Regional Portfolio leads and Senior Advisors across the commissioning lifecycle, while enhancing collaboration and relationship building efforts within the Ministry and externally with stakeholders, communities, and agencies.
- Full time fixed-term or Secondment position until **November 2026** (Parental Leave cover)
- Porirua Office based

Must hold a full driver license, with the ability to travel across the central region as required

**What you'll bring**
- **Strong relationship management skills with Pacific communities**, with the ability to build and maintain partnerships with providers and community leaders across the central region. Travel may be required at times depending on portfolio responsibilities
- **Event Management & Engagement Support**: for delivering logistics and follow-up for Talanoa, hui and engagements. You'll be taking notes and capturing insights quickly and be converting raw data from community feedback into themes that influence commissioning discussions and decision making.
- **Contract monitoring** - Working in closely with Portfolio leads to meet deadlines, capture impact stories and identifying risks.
- **Project coordination** - We're looking for evidence of supporting fast-moving projects (campaigns, engagement programmes, or regional delivery), and the ability to respond and prioritise effectively
- **Proven professional writing skills** - You'll prepare memos and reports for senior leaders and providers, making sure information is clear, accurate, and well presented
- **Resilience**, ability to juggle and prioritise, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You'll be comfortable working at pace with multiple changing priorities.

**Why join us?**
We're more than just a workplace; we're a community that cares about you. When you choose to work with us, you're choosing a career that offers family-friendly policies and a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Whilst the work can be challenging, you'll be rewarded by contributing to better outcomes for Pacific Peoples.
We offer attractive employment benefits including:

- Positive organisational culture
- Located close to main transport hub
- Ability to see how our work impacts communities across the motu.

**Our Organisation - Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP)**
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is the government's principal advisor on policies and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Here at the Ministry, we believe in the power of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We're excited to embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our current and future team members, as they are the driving force behind our constant quest for innovation. Overall, we aim to achieve our strategic goals and make a positive impact that benefits our Pacific communities. E hiranga ana te wahi ki a matou, ki te tautoko i te Karauna i ana hononga ki nga Iwi Maori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. As Tangata te Tiriti, we have an important role in supporting the Government in its relationships with Maori under the Treaty of Waitangi and te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our workplace culture is all about creating an environment where everyone feels involved, respected, and connected to the Pacific communities we serve in New Zealand. We are guided by Pacific values: Ola fetufaaki (Reciprocity),Tapuakiga (Spirituality), Soalaupule (Consensus), Piri'anga (Collectivism), Fakalilifu (Respect), Magafaoa (Family), and Aro'a (Love). This isn't just good for our fantastic employees; it's a win-win for our Pacific People too. Come join us in building a brighter future together

**Interested? - How to apply**

To see a copy of the job description please see the link below.

**Closing date: Wednesday 22 October (5pm)**
- Please note: Applicants need to have a right to work in New Zealand with a valid visa_