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Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Wellington based permanent role
- Lead and inspire a team of six staff
- Some flexible working arrangements possible
- A tertiary qualification is essential, with the minimum being a master’s degree in science
- Salary up to $143,639 + Kiwisaver and Wellness benefits
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
The Science System Investment and Performance (SSIP) Rōpū makes, manages, assesses, and advises on research investments to meet New Zealand’s economic, social, and environmental goals.
The Assessor Manager leads the Assessment and Contract Monitoring Advisors team of six within the Science System Investment and Performance (SSIP) Rōpū, and is responsible for ensuring each science proposal received by MBIE receives a fair and independent assessment.
The Assessor Manager will take the lead and run the assessment process for MBIE’s more complex science investment process and provide quality training and business support to MBIE’s pool of science Assessors.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
- Experience in a science and/or research position in New Zealand is essential, possessing a good understanding of scientific peer review.
- Excellent reading and comprehension of often complex scientific proposals for research accompanying strong critical thinking skills and sound judgement.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams including mentoring staff and recruiting successfully
- Management experience in a science related field would be highly valued but not essential
- A keen eye for detail and knowledge of how to obtain research from several different scientific sources,to identify high calibre science assessors.
- Ability to effectively build relationships and gain the respect of technical scientific experts.
- Willingness to work out of standard business hours to connect with Assessors on international time zones.
- Be technically savvy with the ability to use a range of software packages and learn new software applications quickly.
- Excellent skills in process, planning and project management disciplines and be able to respond to tight deadlines.
- Maintains equanimity under pressure, able to manage competing demands and self-resilience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; with the ability tailor your pitch to your audience
- Intellectual agility.
- Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Mature relationship management and conflict management skills.
- Acting with integrity.
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/12776 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on 6th August 2023
