Senior Adviser / Adviser - Customary Fishing | Wellington City

Job Description

Adviser or Senior Adviser – Customary Fishing

Role type: Full time andPart time, Permanent

Location: Wellington or Christchurch

Salary: Senior Adviser: $92,073 - $124,570

Adviser: $68,781 –$93,056

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

• As a Senior Adviser / Adviser in our Spatial Allocations team you will deliver evidence-based advice and enable key decisions on the delivery of fisheries outcomes for Māori. You will primarily work on delivering mātaitai reserves, temporary closures for customary fisheries purposes, and taiāpure-local fisheries to safeguard areas of customary importance to tangata whenua. You may also get the opportunity to support work to deliver on Government's wider marine protection objectives.
• This is not your standard adviser role; the work we do is interesting, challenging, and makes a difference to local communities. We balance the interests of different groups to deliver outcomes that help support the resilience of ecosystems and fisheries.
• You will be working with Māori and a diverse range of stakeholders including local communities, fishing interests, and fisheries scientists. Your ability to deliver high-quality written advice will be crucial to enabling the benefits of a healthy and productive marine environment.
• The role can be Wellington or Christchurch based.

Mōu - About you

You will have excellent writing skills and a meticulous eye for detail. You will be positive and personable, and good at engaging with Māori, local communities, stakeholders and colleagues to get the job done. Preferably, you'll have experience and understanding of domestic fisheries issues and New Zealand's fisheries management systems and legislation, although this is not essential.

You will bring:

• Strong writing skills & attention to detail as you will be involved in providing advice to Ministers.
• Experience as an adviser or analyst in a resource management, regulatory, or policy role within regional or central government.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.
• A strong track record of achieving results.
• A “can do” attitude with attention to detail and a strong focus on successful delivery of outcomes.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and adaptable to shift gears when required.
• Demonstrated experience in project management desired.

If you do not fulfil all the above skills and experiences but are interested in this role we encourage you to apply.

The successful applicant must be able to obtain a confidential security clearance. Please visit: http://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/apply/security-clearance/ for more information.

About the branch - Mō te peka

The Fisheries Management Directorate carries out the full range of statutory regulatory functions, duties, and powers to manage New Zealand's fisheries resources, including:

• Analysis and advice on applications for use of marine space.
• Information and advice relating to the aquatic environment and maintaining marine biodiversity.
• Fish stock assessments to underpin fisheries management decisions.
• Collecting independent, reliable information on commercial fisheries and verifying fishing activity.

Our directorate is also responsible for the development and implementation of national standards, National Plans of Actions (NPOAs), National Fisheries Plans, and all other aspects of the operational policy framework for fisheries management.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

We're a large organisation with massive scope from the frontline to policy development and beyond.

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.
• Annual Wellness payment.

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, whanau 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 a great place to work for all. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa; 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 on 3^rd Feb 23

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

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