Kaitohutohu Matua Senior Advisor Iwi (Remote)

• Fixed Term until 30 June 2025
• Flexible on Location
  

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

Join the Ministry for the Environment and play a pivotal role in establishing a new function to implement the Fast-track Approvals legislation. This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to work at pace in a dynamic environment, collaborating across government to deliver impactful outcomes. Be part of shaping and driving a new, high-priority initiative that will help streamline and accelerate critical development projects across New Zealand.

Reporting to the Manager, Delivery this role will provide strategic guidance and operational deliverables under the Fast Track Approvals legislation. Assess applications for Ministerial referral, coordinate with multiple agencies and stakeholders to deliver timely and high-quality advice to Ministers.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

• At least 7 years in central and local government with experience in administering fast-track legislation or similar legislation (e.g. RMA consenting processes).
• Experience in the establishment and delivery of a new function or major programme of work
• Ability to work at pace, through significant change and ambiguity and delivery quality advice for decision makers
• Experience taking programmes through from policy to operational delivery
• Degree in environmental science, resource management, planning, engineering, law or related field
• Understanding of Treaty settlements and other relevant arrangements, in particular resource management redress
• Understanding of Nga Rohe Moana o Nga Hapu o Ngati Porou Act 2019 and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
• Demonstrated knowledge of iwi/hapu rohe/areas of interest

Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is from $108,976 up to $132,277 p/a. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Nga hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE

• a flexible by default approach to create 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 Maori Ropu, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women’s Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples’ Network), and Rainbow Network
• opportunities for development and education.

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Tono inaianei | 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 maggie.vickers@mfe.govt.nz. The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.

The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business. We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.

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.

Ra Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 12th January 2025 – Please note we will look to start interviewing from 6th January 2025, we advise to get your application in ASAP.