Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao Looking for Kaitohutohu | Advisors – Te Mana o te Wai Investments at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Two permanent full-time opportunities available
• Preferably Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) based roles
• Flexible ways of working

Our purpose – He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa – a flourishing environment for every generation – be part of this journey.

The concept of Te Mana o Te Wai is central to the Government’s Essential Freshwater policies and regulations which came into force on 3 September 2020. The NPS-FM 2020 intends for tangata whenua to be involved in the management of freshwater, including decision-making processes. Giving effect to Te Mana o te Wai requires local authorities to actively involve tangata whenua (to the extent they wish to be involved) in freshwater management.The Ministry’s role is to support regional and local government, and tangata whenua, to make the changes required to give effect to the principles of Te Mana o Te Wai in freshwater management (and wider natural resource management processes) to meet the distinct needs of their rohe/area.

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role

We are looking for experienced advisors to support our Essential Freshwater programme within our Te Mana o Te Wai Implementation Support directorate. A good fluency of te Reo Māori and experience engaging with Māori communities, including whānau, hapū and iwi is required.

A significant part of the role includes co-ordinating and supporting national and regional events with our partners and engaging with a wide range of Māori communities and councils. You’ll be a key representative for MfE whilst responding to queries about the programme, working with hapū and iwi to develop new proposals and getting involved in assessing progress reports.

One of the roles calls for experience in fund management to support the administration of funds managed by the Ministry, including the Te Mana o te Wai Fund. In supporting funds management, you will also work across MfE teams to contribute to the development and implementation of improvements to our funding systems and reporting requirements.

As an Advisor joining our team, you’ll work closely alongside and receive coaching from your senior colleagues with regular opportunities to learn from subject matter experts who are passionate about advancing positive environmental outcomes for tangata whenua and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Let Us Know If You Have Any Of The Following

If you feel inspired by this kaupapa then we want to hear from you. We are calling on kaimahi with a mix of backgrounds and skillsets.

• cultural capability in te ao Māori, including te reo Māori and experience in engaging with Māori communities;
• excellent understanding of how te Titiri o Waitangi impacts on how we work and engage externally with others;
• experience in funds/grant management or event coordination/logistics;
• experience in a busy delivery environment and an understanding of programme and project processes;
• excellent organisation and planning skills to set priorities and achieve deadlines;
• strong communication and relationship management skills – you enjoy engaging with diverse groups;
• a strong customer focus with an exceptional eye for detail;
• a proactive nature within a team environment and a solution focused approach to problem solving.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $77,280 up to $93,565 pa. 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 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’
• generous leave entitlements
• 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.

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Mō mātou | About us

The Ministry’s purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa – a flourishing environment for every generation.

A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success. We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua. We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work. We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our Māori capability strategy.

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 [email protected]. To access the position description, please go to www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs and click through to view the advertisement and position description.

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 [email protected] if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: end of Sunday 28 May 2023.