Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Fixed Term / Secondment until 19 December 2025
Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engagement Advisor to work alongside the sector relationship managers, communications team and the Resource Management Reform project team to implement the engagement and relationship management plan for the reform programme.
This fixed-term role will work with engagement and communications leads, and subject matter experts in the resource management policy and implementation team, to plan and implement engagement activities and events that inform our work.
You will create opportunities for dialogue, advice and feedback using mechanisms and channels that are targeted to our partners and key stakeholder groups. You will be responsible for ensuring engagement activities are aligned with best practice and follow the Ministry's engagement principles and standards, and work with processes and systems across the wider organisation.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the expertise of our partners and key stakeholders are understood and represented within the resource management reform's core work programme.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have extensive senior experience in engagement with a sound understanding of the machinery of government and how ministries work alongside partners and stakeholders to develop and implement government policy
- The ability to establish strong relationships with engagement and communications practitioners, policy and implementation teams
- The ability to create engagement opportunities that bring people together to inform our work and ensure it is fit for purpose when reaching implementation
- Be able to build on and implement the overarching stakeholder engagement and relationship management approach, working alongside key sector advisors
- Lead stakeholder analysis, coordinate activity and identify risks and opportunities in a complex and fast paced environment
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to connect and build strong relationships with others. You will be able to take on a range of tasks, including reporting and other activities. A can-do attitude, strong customer-focus and being a team player are key attributes in this role
- Ideally have knowledge of the resource management system and the reform programme in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Experience of managing advisory groups would also be beneficial.
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $108,976 - $132,277pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
- a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend
- agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
- active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
- opportunities for development and education.
Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
If you require further information about this position please contact raylene.bateman@mfe.govt.nz. The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
Sunday 29th June 2025