Senior Programme Adviser

Senior Programme Adviser

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington City

Salary range & band: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $135,076 depending on skills and experience.

(Salary midpoint for this position is $118,005 per annum)

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

We are seeking a Senior Programme Adviser to support our Programmes and Planning directorate which sits within the Policy & Trade business unit. This directorate leads work on branch organisational strategy, programme management, regulatory stewardship, and capability.

Within the Directorate, the Green House Gas (GHG) Programme Hub is home to three high profile programmes: Accelerating New Mitigations (ANM), Agricultural Emissions Programme (AEP) and Global Climate Partnerships (GCP). This role will support the success of the GHG Programme Hub through providing portfolio level management of the projects and programmes in the Hub.

The Senior Programme Adviser is not expected to undertake end-to-end project or programme management responsibilities but is expected to work closely with Hub teams during the scoping phase of new work to get projects on the right track early, and to partner through the course of the project to monitor performance, support reporting, and provide assistance where needed.

As part of this role, you will:

• Provide tailored advice and support throughout the project lifecycle, identifying fit-for-purpose practices that facilitate effective delivery to achieve the business benefits.
• Build and maintain effective "Trusted Adviser" relationships with a wide range of people, including directors, managers, project managers, and external agencies.
• Maintain effective work practices, systems, and productivity to meet the needs of the changing environment by keeping up to date with project management SMART practices and technical competencies relevant to the role.
• Identify common areas of emerging interest across stakeholders and proactively developing opportunities for collaboration.
• Identify project/ programme management coaching/mentoring/training needs.
• Support continuous improvement.

About You - Mou

You will likely be working, or have worked in a project, programme, and/or portfolio management role, and possess significant experience in leading high-risk projects/programmes and achieving effective outcomes in situations where there are diverse interests.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solution focussed approach, and a proven ability to forge effective partnerships. You will draw on specialist knowledge and experience to effectively present complex information in a manner that is meaningful and easily understood by a range of audiences.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Prince2 or PMP certification or equivalent.
• Either a Programme Management qualification OR Management of Portfolios qualification.
• Either proven experience in developing and delivering medium to large scale initiatives to build project / programme capability OR a programme/portfolio management qualification and programme/portfolio management experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and credibility with senior management and a wide range of project stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without authority at all levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic and operational planning processes in a large service delivery organisation.
• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse individuals, groups, and interests.
• Previous experience in establishing and effectively maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, Maori and Government agencies.
• High degree of initiative and perseverance to follow through an issue to successful completion or resolution.

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

Policy and Trade provides sector-level strategic thinking and evidence-based advice for effective government decision-making for systems related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, biosecurity, food, animal welfare and rural communities. Our people are our greatest resource. They are collaborative, supportive, passionate, and are highly skilled in a range of economic, science and social disciplines.

This is a Wellington based role reporting to the Head of Accelerating New Mitigations Programme and working alongside a team that brings a mix of industry knowledge, machinery of government experience and promotes strategic thinking. The team has a collaborative working style so that everyone feels supported in contributing to their collective goals.

The team also works closely with the Policy & Trade business unit, wider organisation, and industry bodies, so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki - guardianship of our natural resources.

Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days.
• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? -

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it - click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 27th November

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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