Highly organised, motivated and innovative? Looking for your next career step?
Join a dynamic, future-focused team in an engaging and professional environment
Permanent opportunity – Wellington CBD
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity available for a Programme Coordinator to join MBIE's Strategic Policy and Programmes group.
You will be part of the Insights and Data Transformation team and report to the Chief Data and Insights Officer, and work closely with the Programme Manager and team.
You will lead and facilitate coordination across various projects, including planning and reporting, secretariat support for governance and advisory groups, coordinating events, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities, and providing administrative support for the team and work programme.
We are looking for someone with a passion for bringing structure to fast-moving projects and programmes. You will thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement and generating new ideas and ways of doing things.
About the group:
Insights and Data Transformation (IDx) leads a cross MBIE strategic change programme that aims to empower MBIE to transform New Zealand's data into insights and action to achieve our priorities.
MBIE's stewardship of data and use of insights plays a pivotal role in our success to grow NZ for all. MBIE is on a journey to becoming a data-ready and insights-led organisation. Since 2019, there has been a clear roadmap of initiatives to reach ‘data readiness'. In 2020, this roadmap is being refreshed to take MBIE to the next level.
IDx works at a strategic level to enable the delivery of MBIE's data-readiness strategy and roadmap. This programme includes 12 multi-disciplinary projects across five focus areas, including both technical delivery and cultural change projects. Projects connect people across MBIE using a range of methodologies including Agile, Design Thinking, Prince2 and MSP.
Why work for us:
This is an opportunity to work in a rewarding and challenging environment, in a collaborative and results-driven team that also enjoys a fun and sociable environment.
MBIE is one of New Zealand's largest, most influential and most diverse public sector agencies. This means that we are able to offer significant opportunities for developing experience across a broad variety of areas.
As an award winning and world-leading organisation, our focus on continuous business improvement means we value innovation and new ideas.
As part of MBIE, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
About MBIE
The purpose of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is to grow New Zealand for all. Our goal is to create a strong and high-performing economy by creating an environment that supports businesses to become more productive and internationally competitive.
IDx is part of the Strategic Policy and Programmes group houses strategically important programmes that require significant leadership and collaboration across MBIE. Our aim is to “look ahead and work across – Haumi e, hui e, taiki e”.
We work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders including policy teams and service delivery arms within MBIE, other government agencies, regions, industry and business. We are a highly engaged and committed group working collaboratively with MBIE and government colleagues to improve services and outcomes for New Zealand.
Skills and Experience:We are keen to hear from you if you have:
Preferably 2-3 years' experience in project or programme management, administration or related area
Excellent organisational skills and ability to develop and implement fit for purpose, innovative systems, processes and documentation
Excellent communication (written, visual and oral) skills, including ability to summarise and convey key points from large amounts of information.
Interest in the evolving role of data and insights in enabling actions, decisions and innovation
High attention to detail and accuracy in written and numerical work
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
Flexibility to adapt within a fast moving environment and learn new systems and approaches
Knowledge and understanding of working in a government agency
Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems
Applicants have the right to work in New Zealand.
How to apply:
Click on the APPLY button below in order to be directed to our on-line careers website. You may view a position description at this site, as well as complete the on-line application, and upload a CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.
Please e-mail Steve Scannell at ********** if you have any further questions. Applications close on Sunday 216th February 5pm.
