Principal Advisor – Government - Manaaki Whenua

Principal Advisor - Government

Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:


Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research (MWLR) is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land environment.
We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

Are you driven by results and eager to support impactful initiatives in the science sector? We are looking for a Principal Advisor - Government in our Commercial Team.

This Wellington-based role involves representing MWLR across our Government clients at a senior level to manage key government relationships.
MWLR works closely with the Labour, Science and Enterprise group at MBIE, and with staff in the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry for Primary Industries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, and the Department of Conservation.

You will enjoy working at the interface between government policy, government funding and evidence-based research around climate, environment, and land resources.
Your expertise will be crucial in advising and supporting bids for government funding, ensuring our applications are compelling and aligned with partners' strategic goals.

In this role, you will work with senior researchers to frame applied research packages that align with government partners.
You will be familiar with science and innovation frameworks and the role this plays in advancing New Zealand's environment, economic and social outcomes.
You will be familiar with government funding arrangements and can articulate returns from Crown investments.
You'll collaborate closely with government officials, contributing to the successful implementation of science system requirements.
If you're ready to make a difference and lead strategic initiatives, we invite you to apply!

Ō pūmanawa | About you

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrate familiarity with the New Zealand science funding system, public sector or key stakeholders.
Significant expertise in organisational planning and influencing investment outcomes is essential, along with strong contract and relationship management skills and an appreciation of key policy frameworks.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits including standard leave entitlements as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits.
You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
Our office is based in the CBD of Wellington, and some flexible working arrangements can be given due consideration.

If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself.
Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria.
We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Manaaki Tangata (caring, partnering, common purpose) and Science that Delivers (excellence, relevance, integrity), rather than merely ticking boxes.
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application.

Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong.
We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them.
An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.

Tono Mai | !

Enquiries about the position may be directed to Jane Lattimore, lattimorej@landcareresearch.co.nz.
For further details about Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, watch this short clip:
Manaaki Whenua and visit our website:
landcareresearch.co.nz

Applications close on 17 November 2024 at 11pm NZT
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