Senior Adviser Monitoring and Project Delivery

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.  

Senior Adviser, Monitoring and Project Delivery 

• Exciting fixed term opportunity (through to February 2028)
• Provide thought leadership in support of the Ministry’s monitoring responsibilities for Antarctica New Zealand, including the Scott Base Redevelopment Project

Be part of a passionate and dedicated team responsible for New Zealand’s overall interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade works closely with Antarctica New Zealand – the Crown entity which manages Scott Base and is responsible for activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, including scientific research, conservation and public awareness. The Antarctica and Environment Unit leads this work within the Ministry, working with other agencies.

The purpose of this role is to enable and support the Ministry’s monitoring responsibilities for Antarctica New Zealand. This has two particular areas of focus:

• Leading advice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (as the Minister responsible for Antarctic issues) on Antarctica New Zealand’s performance;
• Supporting the Ministry’s monitoring of the Scott Base Redevelopment Project, including its chairing of the Scott Base Redevelopment Monitoring Group, and the Ministry’s associated Governance Committee.

Drawing from over eight years’ experience with project management and, ideally, crown monitoring, the Senior Adviser, Monitoring and Project Delivery, coordinates this monitoring work, working closely with internal and external colleagues to ensure robust project planning, tracking, reporting and governance activities are completed and align with Ministry standards and expectations. 

This position is Wellington-based only.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $124,674 to $168,676 total remuneration, inclusive of the Ministry’s 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you have a background in successful project delivery  (5+ years). Previous experience in monitoring a Crown entity is also highly desirable.   In particular, we will be looking for you to demonstrate the following on your application:

• Experience in providing high-quality and timely project support services;
• Understanding of the ‘It Takes Three’: Operating Expectations Framework for Statutory Crown Entities;
• An ability to analyse complex material, and present a clear summary to senior leaders;
• Strong achievement/delivery/organisational focus, including high accuracy and attention to detail;
• Experience working with diverse project teams and stakeholders;
• Sound understanding of tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Pip Mclachlan.

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 6pm on Wednesday 13th November 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.