Lead (Or Senior Advisor) - Government Stakeholder

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Callaghan Innovation Full time

About the company: Callaghan Innovation is New Zealand’s innovation agency, focused on activating innovation to help businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand. They partner with ambitious businesses of all sizes, delivering a range of innovation and research and development (R&D) services to suit each stage of their growth. Their team - including more than 200 of New Zealand’s leading scientists and engineers - empowers innovators by connecting people, opportunities and networks, providing tailored technical solutions, skills and capability development programmes, and grants co-funding.

**About the role**

The Lead - Stakeholder Engagement will be responsible for building relationships across Government, Ensuring Callaghan Innovation is part of a connected ecosystem. This role will play a significant part in developing and managing collaborative relationships with partnering organisations to achieve the teams objectives.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help ensure that other parts of Government understand what Callaghan can offer and can engage with our products and services. It will also help ensure that customers have a more seamless experience when engaging with other parts of Government.

**Key responsibilities include**
- Identify and develop deeper connections with other parts of Government, which help Callaghan achieve its purpose and strategic intent.
- Work collaboratively within the innovation ecosystem and policy networks
- Leverage existing networks and connections to ensure Callaghan Innovation is positively represented in appropriate forums
- Work collaboratively across the wider Government Engagement team to ensure the successful delivery of the broader team objectives.

**You will have**
- At least 5 years of previous experience working in a senior stakeholder engagement role, preferably with experience in both the public and private sectors.
- Significant experience building and partnering with key stakeholders in a government environment.
- Proven credibility to engage effectively with leaders
- A passion for the innovation ecosystem

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Josh Devlin on 04 471 9716.

About the company: Callaghan Innovation is New Zealand’s innovation agency, focused on activating innovation to help businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand. They partner with ambitious businesses of all sizes, delivering a range of innovation and research and development (R&D) services...



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