Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Join a dynamic, engaging and inclusive team to deliver effective and efficient funding for the New Zealand science sector. * Secondment/fixed term role for 3 months in a supportive working environment offering work-life balance. * Based in Wellington CBD. * Salary of $68K to $77K per annum.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Investment Operations team within the Science System Investment and Performance branch. We work in partnership with other funding teams to achieve successful science outcomes for New Zealand.

For this opportunity, we are looking for someone with great attention to detail and some experience in using business applications to assist with data verification. What we can offer you is the opportunity to learn about science funding contracts.

We recognise a set of shared team values that foster a collaborative and supportive work environment which emphasises communication, respect, responsibility, accountability, and professionalism. Diversity is highly regarded, and managers go to great lengths to ensure everyone has the chance to advance their knowledge and abilities.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. * Demonstrated experience in relationship management and collaboration skills. * A pro-active, solutions-focused work style with a strong customer service focus and delivery. * Ability to communicate effectively. * Experience in a role requiring strong organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality. * A proven track record of experience in business processing support and/or government processes. * Experience in funding and contracting. * Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga. * Must have legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

About the Science System Investment and Performance branch
We make, manage, assess and advise on scientific investments to meet New Zealand's economic, social and environmental goals. We do this:

• Through a portfolio approach, based on broad scientific knowledge within the branch, and the contribution of specialised expertise from the sector (e.g. through Panels and assessors). * Through sector stewardship, working as a credible partner and neutral broker within the sector and across government to facilitate discussions and identify opportunities. * As a smart operator, with both scientific and government sector credibility, and the ability to marry these to find practical solutions. * By being the expert on best practice and running efficient, clear processes.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together * Māia – Bold and brave * Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future * Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:
Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15473 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 20th September 2024 at 11.59pm.