Programme Manager, Business Case, Engagement and Policy Workstream

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job Title: Programme Manager, Business Case, Engagement and Policy Workstream

Role type: Fixed term through to August 2028

Location: Wellington

Salary range A: $158,916 to $212,730 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

The Plant Health and Environment Capability (PHEC) Programme is a flagship programme for MPI and a key initiative in the Export Double sector strategy. Our purpose is to grow New Zealand's capability to protect our environment, ecosystems, and economy.

Your role will cover;

• Development of the Implementation Business Case
• Ministerial engagement and Machinery of Government reporting
• Planning and leading the implementation of integrated stakeholder engagement
• Providing the Directorate (and MPI Senior Executives) with strategic advice on engagement strategies
• Leading stakeholder outreach and engagement initiatives, including engagement with iwi, industry, and other Government agencies
• Providing input and advice on media related queries.

The role leads a team which consists of one direct report focussed on delivering the engagement outputs for the Programme. Due to the size of the team, the Programme Manager role is hands-on and requires skills and expertise across a wide range of activities to ensure the work programme is delivered on time and to a high quality.

Strategic thinking, project management, relationship management, and the ability to plan and supervise complex work are essential aspects of this role. To deliver the outcomes required of this position, it will be essential to build collaborative relationships and establish credibility with Māori, sector stakeholders, and partners across Biosecurity New Zealand, MPI, other New Zealand Government agencies, service providers, industry, and other interested parties.

Mōu - About You

You love complex work, backed by your qualification in public relations, communications, marketing, or relevant communications theory and practice. You have experience in business case writing and ideally project or programme management qualifications and/or process improvement qualifications.

You have demonstrated experience in large scale infrastructure projects and strong internal and external stakeholder management skills, and love to lead.

You thrive in a rapidly evolving operating environment and have a proven track record of partnering with highly skilled technical experts to achieve positive outcomes.

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team  

The PHEC programme consists of an internal team of about ten people, who work closely with the MPI business, Crown Infrastructure Delivery partner Rau Paenga, and external service providers.

Team members are based in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch and collaborate both in person and across Microsoft Teams. Our mahi encourages and supports constructive collaboration with other teams across Biosecurity and MPI.

The programme is focused on delivering a modern, future-proofed, fit for purpose facility that supports MPI's values and strategic direction.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

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 Manatū 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 FOR THIS JOB” 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 midnight 16 September 2024.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Sophie.Hallett@mpi.govt.nz 

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