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The New Zealand Aid Programme supports developing countries to create sustainable economic development and reduce poverty. This role offers the opportunity to enhance the strategic direction and effectiveness of the Aid Programme through leadership of a Strategic Evaluation and Research Programme and evaluation practice at all levels.
You will lead a small team which has responsibility for:
This is a challenging and stimulating role. You will be expected to deliver an influential programme of commissioned evaluation and research while also ensuring that the right tools, capability and understanding are in place for monitoring and evaluation to be used effectively in development activities across the organisation. Resourcing to promote dissemination of evaluation and research products and sharing of development knowledge is included in the recently re-structured team. Promoting the International Development Group’s learning and results-focused culture will be an important part of the role.
You will be an experienced evaluation function leader, preferably in an international development context, interested in and capable of operating at a strategic level. Experience in managing a research function is an asset. You will have excellent relationship management skills and business acumen, be a good communicator, and be a strong people leader.
The application form, cover letter, and CV will complete your application.
Applications close: 10am Monday 27 May 2013.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
The New Zealand Aid Programme is the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. It supports sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world, and is managed by the International Development Group (IDG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
IDG is strengthening its ability to measure and report results in order to improve the effectiveness of the New Zealand Aid Programme. This varied and challenging role will provide expert advice to staff during the design and implementation of activities under the New Zealand Aid Programme, and assist staff throughout the organisation to make best use of results data and information in management decision making. You will also contribute to public sector planning and accountability processes such as the Annual Report.
IDG is currently piloting a Strategic Results Framework for the whole of the New Zealand Aid Programme. This role is fixed-term as additional resources are needed to strengthen the culture of results-based management during the early years of implementation. It is intended that on-going advisory needs will be reassessed at the end of the two-year period.
You will have a relevant post-graduate qualification and at least five years’ professional experience in results monitoring and reporting, preferably in the public sector and/or international development. You will be a good communicator, and have a collegial approach to sharing knowledge and coaching others. Evaluation experience would be advantageous.
The application form, cover letter, and CV will complete your application.
Applications close: 10am Monday 27 May 2013.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
The Mekong Institute seeks services of a New Zealand expert in Postharvest Practices to co-design and co-facilitate a modular training program on “Postharvest Practices: Experiences and Best Practices in New Zealand and Thailand” to be conducted at Mekong Institute Residential Training Center in Khon Kaen, Thailand on 9-20 September 2013. A total of 6 consultancy days are required for pre and during training program activities.
For more details please find attached TOR and Curriculum Design Statement. Interested parties may submit their CV, a brief description of their experience in providing this training program and their consultancy rate to Ms. Maria Medialdia at maria@mekonginstitute.org and Ms. Jutamas Thongcharoen at jutamas@mekonginstitute.org not later than 30 May 2013.
The New Zealand Aid Programme is the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. It supports sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. It is managed by development specialists in the International Development Group (IDG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
We currently have two permanent opportunities available for experienced Personal Assistants/Group Administrators within the Sustainable Economic Development (SED) and Development Strategy and Effectiveness (DSE) Divisions of IDG.
The key purpose of these roles is to provide personal assistance to our busy Directors and Deputy Directors and to provide administrative support for the wider team.
These are challenging and varied positions providing quality PA support, including diary management, managing and developing correspondence, recruitment administration, arranging domestic/international travel, some budget management, event co-ordination and meeting organisation.
Your strong customer focus will be highly valued as you will be responsible for maintaining a professional image for the organisation at all times and delivering a service that promotes our core values. To be successful you will have experience providing senior management level support, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer skills covering the Microsoft office suite, excellent attention to detail, and be a natural planner and organiser with the ability to self-manage and use initiative. You will have a positive attitude and enjoy developing effective working relationships.
These opportunities would suit a high energy individual with a collaborative and responsive approach, who is up for a challenge and can show they have what it takes to work at this level.
These roles are based in Wellington.
The application form, cover letter, and CV will complete your application.
Applications close: 9am Monday 27 May 2013.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
Working as part of a small team in our Auckland office, you will manage a portfolio of Events and Diplomatic visits, from very small individual programmes to major events that occur in the Auckland region. Duties will also include a range of administrative and planning functions to help our busy office run smoothly.
To be seriously considered for the role, we will be looking for proven experience and abilities in the following areas:
Occasional after hours and weekend work will also be necessary when assisting with escorting visitors, as well as occasional work travel in the upper North Island.
Applications will close 5pm, 30 May 2013.
To be considered for this role, please complete an application form and submit with a resume and a cover letter for consideration.
Only candidates with New Zealand Citizenship may apply. Government Security clearance is required.
For further information please email Angila Woodham, Angila.Woodham@mfat.govt.nz
We have a great opportunity for a highly experienced HR professional to join the recently formed Business Partners team within a challenging but rewarding environment. As a Principal HR Adviser you will be responsible for working at a very senior level, engaging members of our senior management team to lead the implementation of the HR vision and strategy. You will be establishing strong working relationships with the HR leadership team to ensure business requirements are met, appropriate frameworks and systems are designed, developed and implemented, and will work across the wider HR team on specific Ministry-wide projects, including performance and remuneration reviews, and large scale recruitment projects. This position also requires strong reporting and analysis to be able to monitor processes and achievements, and strong writing skills to draft papers for the Group Manager Human Resources. In addition, you will also be responsible for partnering with a business unit to advise and deliver high quality advice and service on a range of HR areas, including workforce planning, resourcing, career management, and reward and recognition.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
This is a very senior position with a salary to match. For more information please contact Louise Pierce at H2R Consulting, louise.pierce@h2r.co.nz.
The application form, cover letter, and CV will complete your application.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit with your CV and cover letter to Louise by 5pm 3 June 2013.
You must be able to secure and maintain New Zealand government security clearance.
This role is for a team administrator to assist with a broad range of administration tasks for the Executive Services Division within the Chief Executive’s Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Working in a diverse, busy and exciting environment the ideal candidate has solid administration experience, will be motivated, organised and enthusiastic about their work and is comfortable working closely with a wide range of people. Thriving in a busy team you confidently influence others when required.
Flexibility, team work and the ability to collaborate will be the keys to your success, quickly adapting to the situation and assisting in other areas when needed.
Daily tasks include managing divisional communications (electronic and mail), meeting support, processing accounts, reporting, preparing communications, and a variety of general office administration support in a government environment.
If you recognise that variety builds your knowledge and skills, will grab opportunities as they are presented and enjoy a variety of challenging work then this is the job for you.
This role is great for someone who understands the value of exceptional administration and would like experience working in the public sector.
The application form, cover letter, and CV will complete your application.
Applications close: 10am Tuesday 4 June 2013.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
In a rapidly changing global environment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade plays a significant role in ensuring New Zealand's prosperity and security. The Vision of the Ministry is “to give New Zealand an edge internationally.”
Our Information Management Division (IMD) is responsible for the Ministry’s Information & Knowledge Management services. The IMD team has a “can do” service ethic, looking for ways to support business outcomes rather than to focus on inhibitors or challenges. It looks to use processes and methodologies that are lean but effective and that can be tailored so that process meets purpose. It also works in partnership with internal and external clients and partners to achieve joint outcomes.
Additional to the key skills required below we are looking for people who want to make a difference and can show their passion and energy for doing excellent work. They will have strong analytical and problem-solving capability and a pragmatic, collaborative approach with a focus on delivery. They will also have great communication skills and be able to quickly establish effective working relationships at all levels within an organisation.
As Senior Project Manager you will provide project management and leadership in investigating and resolving technical problems in projects and operations. You will develop solutions for system and applications needs and to be successful you will need strong planning and prioritisation skills in order to handle more than one project/activity at a time, across the organisation.
Key skills and experience required are:
The application form, cover letter, and CV will complete your application.
Applications close: 10am Tuesday 4 June 2013.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
