Senior Advisor

12 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

GNS Science is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading authority on earth science, energy, and natural hazards and risk research. We generate scientific knowledge and innovation that enables people to thrive on a changing and challenging planet. Our geoscience and materials science expertise unlocks better economic, environmental, and social outcomes for local and global partners, customers, and communities.

We enable science-backed decision making about the things that matter most. Protecting people and economies from the shock of destructive natural hazard events. Harnessing natural resources for a sustainable energy future. Keeping property and infrastructure safe and resilient in the face of geohazard events and the intensifying effects of a changing climate.

GNS Science has a 150+ year history in geoscience research and consultancy. Today, we build on this legacy, sharing critical knowledge, innovative products, and essential services for a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous future.

The role

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to:

- ensure projects deliver high quality, relevant and focused scientific information that has a major impact within New Zealand and internationally
- act as key advisor to the General Manager - Māori Partnerships and Government Relations on shaping the GNS Māori Research Strategy and its wider role for GNS’ Vision Mātauranga outcomes
- work alongside the Māori Partnerships Team to develop and maintain deliberate networks with key iwi and Māori influencers, thinkers and leaders and engage with them on matters that align to the GNS strategic direction and align with the priorities of iwi and Māori.

For a fully list of position priorities and responsibilities please refer to the position description for this role.

About you
- proven ability to work with Māori and non-Māori within a science context and community
- at least 3 years’ experience working with Iwi-Māori agencies and working Iwi-Māori
- relevant postgraduate qualification and at least 3 years research work experience
- working knowledge of te reo Māori me ona tikanga

Why work for GNS Science?

Our work helps New Zealanders understand and address climate change, find and use greener energy and better manage the impacts of natural disasters on their homes and communities.

People come from all over the world to work for GNS Science. We foster a positive, collaborative culture, we invest in our people and provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.

This is a permanent, full time (38 hours per week) role and is based at our campus in Avalon, Lower Hutt.

Want to know more?

View the full position description for this role here

Applications close at 11.55 pm on Sunday, 16 February 2024

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