GROUP SERVICES MANAGER – MĀORI

The opportunity

An exciting fixed term opportunity has emerged for a Group Services Manager - Māori to join the team at Te Puna Wānanga in the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Operations, you will lead a small team of professional staff including the Marae Manager, the Marae Administrator, the Group Services Coordinator - Te Puna Wānanga, the Student Support Adviser (Māori), and the Student Academic Adviser - Maori, each of whom has distinct responsibilities. The role provides support to the Head of School in Te Puna Wānanga, and the Te Tumu, and works closely with professional senior management to ensure consistency of process and cross-faculty access to Māori knowledge and expertise.

Success will be measured through your ability to implement strategic initiatives and drive and support change through system and process continuous improvement, creating a high performing team capable of delivering outstanding customer service.

Key roles and responsibilities:

·        Provide strong, effective management to staff

·        Develop and maintain excellent and collaborative working relationships with academic heads and all functional managers

·        Manage and co-ordinate the provision of academic administration and professional services, to support academic head activities

·        Work collaboratively toward continuous improvement processes throughout group services

·        Develop and maintain best practice systems and procedures in accordance with University requirements

·        Maintain finances within the allocated operational budget

To be considered for this position you need to have an excellent understanding of Te Reo and tikanga Māori.

Preference will be given to candidates who can exercise their significant knowledge and expertise in the area of operations management, coupled with staff management experience. This role will suit candidates who have worked in the tertiary education sector or have proven experience working for a large multifaceted, public sector environment, where you have enjoyed working across a number of administrative functions, leading operations within an often demanding and challenging environment.

Ideally you will be tertiary qualified and you will enjoy working collaboratively, be skilled in communicating with diverse people and be confident in working with senior staff. You will also be able to work independently, have excellent written skills, attention to detail combined with sound judgment skills and a strong focus on achieving solutions. You will be comfortable building teams and leading change.

You will demonstrate the ability to build successful partnerships with academics and gain an understanding of key academic drivers. Your ability to work collegially and in partnership with stakeholders and internal customers will enable your success.

The position presents the opportunity to play a key role in the support of faculty operations in NZ's leading tertiary institution.

About us

The University of Auckland's Faulty of Education and Social Work provides for the education of teachers, social workers and counsellors and supports the development of education and training in school, colleges and social services as well as in other professional settings. Its teaching and its research are focused on the theory and the practice of education.

Why work for us?

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

·        flexible employment practices

·        career development programmes

·        a competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

·        company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit 'Staff Benefits' on our career site.

How to apply

Applications close Wednesday, 1 May 2019.

For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Direct enquiries only please - no agencies. 

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION)

Auckland based

The Commission is looking for an experienced administrator with proven project support and administrative skills to enable the delivery of a range of varied activities to support the Mental Health and Addiction Quality Improvement Programme. This involves working effectively with stakeholders nationwide to coordinate planning, reporting and programme delivery.

To be successful in this key role, you will have skills in computer literacy, relationship management, meeting management and project support.   You are likely to have a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. 

The Commission is a stand-alone Crown entity with a Board responsible to the Minister of Health. The Commission is responsible for assisting providers across the whole health and disability sector, both private and public, to improve service safety and quality and therefore outcomes for all those who use these services in New Zealand. Read more about our values.

For further information contact Lisa Clyde on 021 2488 190 or hr@hqsc.govt.nz and to apply the position description and the application form for the role may be downloaded from our website: https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/about-us/our-people/vacancies/

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 2nd May 2019.

Job Opportunity. FILLER - WIRI

Who we are

OnGas is the gas brand for Vector Limited, New Zealand's leading energy company. Our group owns and manages a range of energy services which touch more than one million New Zealand homes and businesses.  

About the role
Based at our depot in Wiri, this role's key priority is to safely and efficiently fill LPG cylinders for our commercial and residential customers.  Other daily activities include carrying out cylinder filling and maintenance activities, loading product onto the truck and, ensuring the highest level of health and safety is maintained for you, the wider team and our customers.  

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Safe work practices and hazard awareness

• Basic computer skills

• Proven ability to self-manage your workload, problem solve and make sound decisions

• An understanding and commitment to Health and Safety

• A good level of fitness

• Satisfactory background screening checks which include a criminal and medical check

• Hold a current and valid work visa for New Zealand. 

What's on Offer
You won’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and learn all you can to become a part of a high performing team whilst promoting our product and services within the community. In return, Vector offers the successful employee a great salary and benefits package second to none!  

This includes:

• Competitive salary and a bonus payment against successful goal achievement quarterly;

• Annual $300 fitness grant, Free onsite health checks, discounted healthcare;

• Assistance to obtain LPGA Cylinder Filling certificate

• Full and ongoing training

• Uniform supplied

                    TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ONGAS, OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, VISIT US AT WWW.ONGAS.CO.NZ

Vector engages a workforce made up of individuals with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. Vector respects and values people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.

We welcome applications from all individuals. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do not hesitate to call us on 06 272 7950 or email recruitment@vector.co.nz.

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR MAORI

Office of the Provost
Palmerston North

This unique role provides an opportunity to work in the service heart of a University undertaking world-leading research that transforms lives, shapes the future and improves society. It brings together an understanding of the research landscape, relationship building skills, and astute communication and positioning to enable our research community to better reflect and respond to the aspirations, contributions, or needs of Maori within or from our research and consulting endeavours. It will facilitate collaborations across Massey and support significant research projects and initiatives aligned with the University's strategies and priority research areas.

While the successful incumbent could be based elsewhere, they would need to be physically present on our Palmerston North campus at least half of their working time. We are open to part-time or full-time arrangements. We also offer challenge and opportunity in good measure along with flexible work hours, a great campus environment, and the opportunity to join an expert advisory team who help bring great research to life to make a difference for all New Zealanders.

In undertaking this role, our new RDA-Maori will actively equip researchers with techniques and tools to build strong sustained relationship with Maori and to capably reflect Maori interests in research proposals. They will be a proactive, savvy and well-organised individual, who can identify and develop mutual benefit and value from opportunities with hapu, iwi, Maori businesses or organisations, build confidence and skills in others, and flourish in a team environment. They will also be an excellent and trusted communicator, listener and observer, and possess a high level of integrity and resilience.

If that appeals and you hold a post graduate research degree or equivalent experience; have prior success in formulating and/or writing research grant proposals or contestable tenders, and appropriate knowledge and cultural fluency to support Maori knowledge development through research, we want to hear from you.

Applicatons close: 22 April 2019
Reference number: OP_RE_149_03/19

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR - WELLINGTON

Ngākau tuwhera | Open

Te tāpiri uara | Adding value

Whakahohe | Energising

Mō te iwi | It's about people

Kotahitanga | Together

Programme Coordinator 

• Permanent position

• Full-time

• Wellington based

We are recruiting a Programme Coordinator to support our national quality improvement projects to enable the delivery of services to support the Major Trauma National Network.  This is a fantastic opportunity to build your project management expertise within a supportive and high performing team. 

This role is ideally suited to a candidate who is a self-starter, with proven organisational skills and the ability to communicate with assurance.  You will be able to work constructively and positively within our quality improvement team, which includes project managers, content and consumer engagement specialists and quality improvement experts.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, and enjoy building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.  You will have experience in coordinating and prioritising a range of tasks, including project plans, reports, meetings and administrative tasks.  You will be confident working autonomously as well as within a team, be able to convert tasks into action and be good at closing the loop.

Previous experience in a project support/coordination role within the health or government sector would be highly beneficial.

The Major Trauma National Network is responsible for establishing contemporary trauma systems across New Zealand with the aim of saving lives, reducing the level of disability for those that survive, and an efficient health system. Read more about the Major Trauma National Network here.

The Health Quality & Safety Commission is a stand-alone Crown entity with a Board responsible to the Minister of Health. The Commission is responsible for assisting providers across the whole health and disability sector, both private and public, to improve service safety and quality and therefore outcomes for all those who use these services in New Zealand.  Read more about our values.

The position description and the application form for the role may be downloaded from our website: http://www.hqsc.govt.nz/about-the-commission/our-people/vacancies.  Applications close Friday, 5 April at 5.00pm.

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Siobhan Isles on 021 578 654

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ADVISOR - WELLINGTON

Ngākau tuwhera | Open

Te tāpiri uara | Adding value

Whakahohe | Energising

Mō te iwi | It's about people

Kotahitanga | Together

• Wellington (preferred) or Auckland

• Full time

• Permanent

The Health Quality & Safety Commission is seeking to recruit a Quality Improvement Advisor who can provide expert advice on quality improvement knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to transform processes and systems in a healthcare context – with a primary focus on the delivery of services to support the Major Trauma National Network.

This role is uniquely positioned to work nationally and in partnership with Commission staff, the Major Trauma National Network, health providers, academics, consumers and clinicians to identify and support key areas of focus for system-wide improvement design, implementation and evaluation.

You will coach and train improvement teams to build team members’ quality improvement skills and develop their organisational capacity for quality improvement work.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships and operate comfortably within a changing and developing environment. Experience in hospital trauma care and established networks with health improvement teams in the health sector are desirable.

The Major Trauma National Network is responsible for establishing contemporary trauma systems across New Zealand with the aim of saving lives, reducing the level of disability for those that survive, and an efficient health system. Read more about the Major Trauma National Network here.

The Health Quality & Safety Commission is a stand-alone Crown entity with a Board responsible to the Minister of Health. The Commission is responsible for assisting providers across the whole health and disability sector, both private and public, to improve service safety and quality and therefore outcomes for all those who use these services in New Zealand.  Read more about our values.

The position description and the application form for the role may be downloaded from our website: http://www.hqsc.govt.nz/about-the-commission/our-people/vacancies.  Applications close Wednesday, 10 April at 5.00pm.

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Siobhan Isles on 021 578 654

KAITAKAWAENGA/ FACILITATOR - AUCKLAND OR WELLINGTON

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Auckland or Wellington

We are looking for just the right person to join our team.

• Are you passionate about tamariki/ children and their educational success?

• Are you an experienced schools facilitator or educator who relishes supporting kaiako|teachers to enable them to achieve great outcomes in schools?

• Do you thrive in complex environments, able to juggle various tasks at one time and look after critical details whilst maintaining an eye on the 'big picture'?

• Are you a 'go-to' person in digital learning and tech savvy teaching who knows and loves hangarau matihiko/ digital technologies curriculum?

Our Kaitakawaenga/ Facilitators develop and deliver high-quality, dynamic professional learning and development responsive to the needs of the education sector. We support professional learning through actively linking knowledge with opportunities and need to support kaiako, whanau/ family and ultimately tamariki. We do this through substantial government-funded contracts, short courses and workshops and bespoke solutions for early learning services, kura, schools and communities. We work across Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, particularly in the Pacific.

This role is a 24 month, full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term position and involves working within a variety of school settings, including Maori medium and Pasifika contexts, as well as utilising these skills across other Tatai Angitu projects.

The position could be based in Auckland, Wellington or Palmerston North and requires travel across a variety of geographical locations with some travel (dependent on home base) to Palmerston North for team development days and meetings.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a team of highly motivated, professional facilitators dedicated to improving educational outcomes for tamariki and whanau through strengthening teacher knowledge and practice. If you are ready to further your career and join us in making a difference, then submit your application via our careers It is intended that interviews will be conducted 22-23 April 2019.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Diane Leggett - Kaihautu Matauranga Kura - Schools Education Leader at d.a.leggett@massey.ac.nz

Applications close: 7 April 2019
Reference number: CHSS_IE_139_03/19

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz

AUCKLAND COUNCIL GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2020

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

As an Auckland Council Graduate, you’ll be amazed at the possibilities on offer for your future. Our two year Graduate Programme will provide you with accelerated learning and development, and rotations through your chosen area of work – ensuring you have hands on experience, exposure to senior leaders and the chance to work on large scale projects and unique developments.  

Throughout the rotations you’ll have performance and development discussions with your manager, set achievement goals and highlight your strengths and improvement areas to fast track your development.  

We have graduate positions for a broad range of degrees, including:  

•         Art, Language and Culture

•         Business, Finance and Communications

•         Planning, Construction and Design

•         Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Science

•         Health and Environmental Science, and

•         Law  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

•         A safe and supportive learning environment

•         Long term professional and personal development

•         Networking opportunities and mentorship

•         Involvement in complex, large scale projects and unique developments

•         A strong work/life balance allowing you to pursue additional study or interests

•         A fair reward for your effort – all Graduate positions are fully paid

He kōrero mōu: About you

•         Be eligible to work in New Zealand, or eligible to apply for a Post-Study Work Visa

•         Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or master's degree obtained in the last two years (January 2018) or be a current student and graduating before the start of the 2020 programme.

Applications for the 2020 Graduate Programme open 18 March 2019. 

To find out more about our programme, please visit www.endlesspossibilities.co.nz  

 Applications for Auckland Council’s Graduate Programme close at 11:59pm on 3rd April, 2019. 

If you are meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive an email with a link to complete an online gamified assessment which helps you show us how awesome you are.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process

INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

• Greenfields Opportunity for someone with business acumen to make a difference in the Disability Sector

• Tauranga Based, twelve Month Contract

• Senior-Level Role, requiring Client Relationship and Influencing skills

Rarely do opportunities like this come up to join an amazing team and make a real impact.  This is a unique role which you will develop over the next twelve months and will change the face of how people with disabilities gain meaningful employment. 

You will be a passionate, self starter with commitment, empathy and understanding of the experience of disabled people and a belief in the Accessibility Tick Programme values and purpose.   

Your demonstrated CRM experience will be required as you will be forming relationships with employers, and supporting organisations to improve their “Disability Confidence” with regard to their recruitment and retention of job seekers with disabilities.  This will include providing advice and guidance to improve their ongoing capability to employ people with disabilities. 

A proven record of delivering on targets and driven to achieving results; you must be strategic in your approach, together with a problem-solving attitude and the ability to motivate and influence others, whilst creating a strong teamwork ethos.  Knowledge and understanding of the government and private health and disability sector would be an advantage. 

Also required is your administrative support of the Bay of Plenty Inclusive Employment Task Force (the Task Force), coordinating with the Chair, organising meetings, minute taking and reporting.  

The Task Force has wide expertise and knowledge of employment within the disability sector, with multiagency representation from Central and Local Government.  

Preferably you will be tertiary qualified, but you must have a good understanding of business, strong business writing skills and the ability to drive the direction of this initiative over the next twelve months (with the prospect of an extension thereafter).  There is a requirement to drive throughout the BOP region regularly and occasionally to Auckland, so you must have a valid driver’s license. 

The Accessibility Tick is an initiative of  Access Advisors, a trading name of the Blind Foundation.  

If you believe you have what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a formal application below through our Careers Portal, where you can also view the position description.  If you have any questions please contact our Recruitment Team on 09 355 6872  

Applications close on 26th March 2019. 

LEARN TO LEAD WITH TEACH FIRST NZ

Nau mai, haere mai

E rapu ana mātou i ngā tauira kua whakapōtaehia, e matatau ana ki te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, kia tū hei tauira i roto ngā akomanga me ngā hapori o Aoteroa, ki te ārahi i o tātou rangatira mo āpōpō. Ko te tūmanako, arā te kaupapa, kia whai kia tutuki ia tauira, ahakoa nō hea, ahakoa ko wai, i ōnā ake wawatā. Ko te Ako Mātātupu tētahi ara mōu ki te whai i tēnei kaupapa, kia eke panuku, kia eke Tangaroa tātou katoa.

Mo te kaiwhakauru

Ka tautoko, ka wero hoki koe te tangata kia tae atu ia ki te toi o tōna rangi. Ka manaaki tangata, ahakoa ko wai. Ka whakaohooho wairua koe mā o pūmanawa, o whakapono, o mātauranga, me ōu ake whēako hoki.

He kaha koe ki te whakawhānau, ki te mahi kaiaka i te whare wānanga, ā, ka kakapa hoki tō manawa mo tēnei kaupapa. Ka whakapau kaha koe i roto i te aroha me te māhaki ki te ako, ki te tutuki pai i te mahi.

Mēnā ko koe tēnei, me tūtaki tātou!

Ko wai mātou

Mēnā ka taea, ka whakaako, mēnā ka whakaako, ka ārahi. He rōpū kore-huamoni a Te Ako Mātātupu. Ko tō mātou mahi he whakapakari tangata kia tū hei kaiako toa ki te patu i tētahi o ngā kino o Aotearoa ināianei - te taurite-kore o te ao mātauranga

Ki a mātou, e rua ngā āhuatanga ka taea ki te āwhina ki te patu i tēnei kino:

1. He kaiako ki te akiaki i ngā wawatā me ngā paetae o ngā tauira kei rō kura pōhara;

2. He rangatira kei ia wāhanga o tēnei porihanga, e whai pukenga ana ki te whakaaweawe hurihanga whānui.

Ko tā Te Ako Mātātupu, ki te tutuki i ngā āhuatanga e rua.

Te ara

Nā te āhuatanga o tā mātou hōtaka ka whai mātou i ngā kaiwhakaurunga tika mo tēnei kaupapa. Mo ngā wiki e iwa ka noho tahi ngā kaiwhakaurunga kua whai tūnga katoa, mai Whiringa-ā-rangi ki Hakihea, ki te wānanga mo ngā mahi kaiako o Aoteroa. Kātahi ka timata i tō rātou mahi i tētahi kura. Mo ngā tau e rua ka mahi i te taha o tētahi tuakana, ka whai hoki i te tohu Masters of Teaching and Education Leadership ki The Mind Lab o Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka.

Ko te mānuka e takoto nei, he mānuka tino rangatiratanga, he mānuka wero, he mānuka whai hua. Mā tēnei mahi ka taea te kite i ngā hua o a tātou mahi me te ako hoki me aha anō tātou ki te āwhina i te kaupapa. Ka whai mahi tūturu, ā ka whai korahipi mo te Masters of Teaching and Education Leadership hoki koe.

Mo te nuinga o a mātou kaiwhakaurunga, he timatanga hou anō i te mutunga o ngā tau e rua. Ko ētahi ka whai mahi tonu i roto i te kura, ko ētahi atu ka whai mahi i rō kaipakihi, mo te kāwanatanga, aha noa atu. Ēngari ka noho ōrite tonu te tūmanako o te katoa ki te tutuki i te whakatikahanga o te taurite-kore o to tātou ao mātauranga.

Hei whakauru

Whakaotia i te puka whakaurunga i runga i te ipurangi. Kei raro te hononga mo tēnei. Ka mutu te wā whakaurunga o tēnei tau i 1.4.2019 

Our vision is that all young people reach their full potential.

Teach First NZ: Ako Mātātupu ’s mission is to tackle educational inequality by developing talented individuals into highly effective teachers and inspirational leaders in all fields.

What is Teach First NZ: Ako Mātātupu?
Teach First NZ: Ako Mātātupu is an innovative not-for-profit organisation that engages New Zealand’s top graduates and career-changing professionals in contributing to tackle one of our country’s most pressing challenges: educational inequality.  Our vision is that all young people in Aotearoa reach their full potential, and our approach is two-fold. In the short-term, we aim to recruit outstanding individuals to bring knowledge, energy and leadership into the classroom. In the long-term, we aim to build a network of leaders in education and across all fields, who are committed to addressing educational inequality.

Why does Teach First NZ: Ako Mātātupu exist?
Today in Aotearoa, we have one of the highest levels of educational inequality in the developed world. Just 36% of students from low- income communities will leave school with NCEA Level 3 or higher, compared to 76% students from high-income communities. This is evidence that our education system is failing our rangatahi, resulting in thousands of students falling through the cracks every year. Teach First NZ believes that effective teachers and effective leaders are crucial to making a difference. As such, we support our participants to raise student aspiration, achievement, and expand access to opportunity, whilst developing a community of our programme's alumni who strive to help close the education gap in New Zealand in all fields.

What does Teach First NZ: Ako Mātātupu do?
The Teach First NZ programme works to make teaching a high-status graduate choice, attracting highly-qualified and well-rounded university graduates and career-changing professionals – often those who may otherwise not have applied to teacher training – to secondary schools serving lower decile communities. Our immediate objective is to improve student outcomes in areas of educational disadvantage, by supporting our participants to teach for at least two years in their placement school. Longer term, we aim to build a community of committed alumni who have first-hand experience of educational inequality, and who use these experiences to continue to work towards closing the education gap.

The Programme|
We recruit outstanding, well-rounded recent graduates and career-changing professionals from a range of disciplines and career interests (with a focus on high-priority teaching subjects). We look for candidates who have the academic track-record, leadership experience, and potential to become highly effective teachers in schools serving lower decile communities. The challenge is huge, but the rewards – both to participants and to the students whose lives they touch – are real.

Acceptance into the Teach First NZ Programme means that you can:

• Make a real difference in the community and in the lives of our rangitahi

• Develop your leadership skills and potential

• Become a qualified teacher as a Master of Teaching and Education Leadership

• Be paid as you learn

• Be a part of a national movement towards change

• Receive a competitive salary, as well as 10 weeks of annual holiday

• Receive a fully funded Masters in Teaching and Education Leadership

• Build lifelong friendships with fellow participants

• Access a network of participants, alumni, education leaders and businesses.

To apply, click here:https://www.tfaforms.com/workflows/start/3996.

For more information on Teach First NZ please visit our website http://learntolead.teachfirstnz.org/

PROJECT MANAGERS/SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERS AUCKLAND

Be part of Auckland’s growth

• Raising the bar in Project Management

• Infrastructure and new technology projects

Who we are
Auckland is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.  As New Zealand’s largest electricity distribution network, we need to grow our network to be both resilient and smart, to support our thriving city. With so many critical growth projects happening, the build and reinforcement of our network is critical to ensure we maintain a safe and reliable continuous supply of power.  Added to the challenge is the increase in distributed energy resources such as microgrids, solar PV, electric vehicles, and demand management.

With so many critical growth projects happening around our city, we are growing the size of our project management team.  We are looking for project managers with a minimum of 5 years construction, utilities (excluding IT) or industrial based project management delivery experience.

If you want to take a part in helping to build the network infrastructure to support the future of Auckland, then this could be the next opportunity for you.

About the role
The team delivers all approved capital, network and large customer investment projects on Vector’s regulated electricity and gas networks. The purpose of this role is to direct and manage projects through the project lifecycle to meet defined schedule, cost, quality, health and safety, environmental and customer targets. The role will also be the first point of contact for Contractors throughout the life-cycle of a project. Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) issues will be an utmost priority in this role, as will managing stakeholder expectations. Vector operates in a rapidly transforming sector and the very nature of change means that numerous projects often run simultaneously.

Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who are able to apply structured and robust project management disciplines to deliver projects, and are able to balance their approach with the need to deliver in a pragmatic and timely manner.

You will need to hold a Tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline  together with a proficiency in project management disciplines gained through professional project management experience. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience within the electricity industry.

This is a dynamic and challenging role suited to an individual who has a passion to deliver significant impact from the outset.  We are looking for candidates who can show:

·         A successful track record of delivering projects using a recognised method

·         A demonstrable capability to deliver up to 5 – 10 projects in parallel

·         Strong communication and negotiation skills

·         Collaborative relationship and influencing skills

·         Understanding of all aspects of the contracting process, plus good commercial sense.

 A fun and positive working environment is important to us, so you will be able to establish strong working relationships with a wide and diverse range of people. You’ll be a team player, but you also need to be able to use your own initiative and will have the mandate to make decisions.  

What we can offer you…

What we can offer you
We take pride in our vision and values, working together to create a new energy future. 

You'll be joining a dynamic company that provides the ideal career environment for individuals with high calibre experience and skills. You'll be offered a competitive salary, a range of great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills and make a real difference in a supportive, high-performing team.

Vector engages a workforce made up of individuals with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. Vector respects and values people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.

We welcome applications from all individuals. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do not hesitate to call us on 09 978 8367 or email recruitment@vector.co.nz. 

SPATIAL ANALYST - AUCKLAND

·         Complex data, challenging questions, spatial analytics

·         Transforming energy sector

·         Newmarket based

Who we are
Vector is leading the transformation of the energy sector, to create a new energy future. The energy industry is experiencing the largest and most exciting transformation in 100 years with new clean technology changing how we get and use energy and the Internet of Things changing the way we view, operate and interact with systems, customers and markets.

Our customers want smarter, more sustainable energy solutions, and we are stepping up to meet the challenge through world-class technology and innovation. We are looking for highly talented and motivated people to join our team and help make it happen.

About the role
Work alongside experienced and passionate analytics and engineering professionals to better understand our electricity and gas networks from a geospatial perspective. 

As New Zealand’s largest distribution network, Vector is regarded as a leader in asset management and data and analytics are at the heart of what we do. You will be working with large diverse geospatial data sets to solve business problems, identify opportunities and build understanding across the entire asset management chain. This senior role will have end to end responsibility to source, understand, map, and interpret geospatial data and then create the story and provide the findings and recommendations in a way that enables senior leadership to make decisions. The scope of the work will impact all aspects of asset management including planning, investment, network resilience, maintenance and vegetation management.  

Who we are looking for
 We are looking for an experienced Spatial Analyst with the following skills and experience:

·         Expertise in ESRI ARC GIS applications

·         Data visualisation and analysis

·         Development and publication of web maps

·         Extraction and collection of spatial data sets, to input into spatial models and maps

·         An understanding of electrical engineering or the energy industry would be an advantage

Working across different and varied business units, you will have great interpersonal skills and your communication and presentation skills need to be strong, with the ability to convey information and present analysis in a clear and articulate way.

What we can offer you
We take pride in our vision and values, working together to create a new energy future.  

You'll be joining a dynamic company that provides the ideal career environment for individuals with high calibre experience and skills. You'll be offered a competitive salary, a range of great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills and make a real difference in a supportive, high-performing team.

Vector engages a workforce made up of individuals with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. Vector respects and values people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.

We welcome applications from all individuals. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do not hesitate to call us on 09 978 8367 or email recruitment@vector.co.nz.

SERVICE OWNER – CONTACT CENTRE AUCKLAND

·         Want to put your in-depth knowledge of contact centres to good use?

·         Have a real passion for the customer experience?

·         Part-time or full time can be considered.

About Us
Vector is leading the transformation of the energy sector, to create a new energy future. The energy industry is experiencing the largest and most exciting transformation in 100 years with new clean technology changing how we get and use energy and the Internet of Things changing the way we view, operate and interact with systems, customers and markets.

Our customers want smarter, more sustainable energy solutions, and we are stepping up to meet the challenge through world-class technology and innovation. We are looking for highly talented and motivated people to join our team and help make it happen.

About the Role
Reporting to the Manager Customer Experience, this role is all about the continuation of our journey to take our customers experience to the next level in satisfaction.  Vector runs an outsourced Contact Centre model, based in Auckland, and so we are looking for someone to manage the day to day operational management and performance of this relationship. The role will also be responsible for designing and delivering business improvements that impact our outsourced Contact Centre engagement that will improve customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities will include:

·         To monitor and manage the performance of Vector’s outsourced Contact Centre to ensure we achieve desired outcomes in terms of cost efficiency, operational excellence and customer experience

·         Act as a central point of contact between the business and the Contact centre.

·         Ensure our compliance and service level obligations are met

·         Be the voice and take the lead on customer driven improvement initiatives

·         Work closely with and assist the Customer Resolutions team with escalated and/or complex complaints.
 

Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone with proven ability to effectively manage a contact centre contractual relationship preferably within the utilities or customer services sectors. You will have outstanding inter-personal, oral and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate success in delivering customer experience improvements. Experience in working with Telco’s and technical/IT teams particularly with regards to toll free, IVR, and messaging solutions would be a distinct advantage.

What we will offer you

We take pride in our vision and values, working together to create a new energy future. You'll be joining a dynamic company that provides the ideal career environment for individuals with high calibre experience and skills. You'll be offered a competitive salary, a range of great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills and make a real difference in a supportive, high-performing team.

Vector engages a workforce made up of individuals with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. Vector respects and values people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.

We welcome applications from all individuals. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do not hesitate to call us on 09 978 8367 or email recruitment@vector.co.nz. 

KAITAKAWAENGA/ECE FACILITATOR - AUCKLAND

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Auckland

We are looking for just the right person to join our team.

·        Are you passionate about tamariki children and their educational success?

·        Are you an experienced early years facilitator or educator?

·        Do you relish supporting kaiako teachers and tamariki to enable them to achieve great outcomes in early education?

Tatai Angitu offers high-quality dynamic professional learning, development and support designed to respond to the needs of the education sector. We support professional learning through actively linking knowledge with opportunities and need to support kaiako, whanau family and ultimately tamariki. We do this through large government-funded contracts, short courses, bespoke solutions for early learning services, kura, schools and communities. We work in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, particularly in the Pacific.

Do you thrive in complex environments, are you able to juggle various tasks at one time, balance a range of functions and look after critical details whilst maintaining an eye on the 'big picture'?

We are looking for someone with a particular strength in the area of early years education, specifically in leadership using cultural frameworks, Maori and/ or Pasifika cultural intelligence and local curriculum. A strong knowledge and application of Te Whariki, planning and assessment, as well as an in-depth understanding of internal evaluation leading to change is essential. This role involves working across a variety of early learning settings, including Maori medium and Pasifika contexts, as well as the possibility of utilising these skills across other Tatai Angitu projects.

The position requires travel across a variety of geographical locations with regular travel to Palmerston North for team development days and meetings.

The role is a 24 month, full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term position.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to develop your own skills and be part of a team of highly motivated, professional facilitators dedicated to improving educational outcomes for tamariki and whanau through strengthening teacher knowledge and practice.

Interested? Apply now!

It is intended that interviews will be conducted 2-3 April 2019.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Ms Keri Cheetham, Early Childhood Education Leader at k.cheetham@massey.ac.nz

Applications close: 28 March 2019
Reference number: CHSS_IE_096_02/19

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz 

KAIWHAKAORA - FAMILY LINK SPECIALIST, WAIKATO

·        Full-time, permanent role

·        Based in our Hamilton office

·        Annual salary of $83,025 plus five weeks' annual leave

About Housing New Zealand

Housing New Zealand Corporation is a Crown agent that provides housing services for people in need. It isn't just about getting a roof over people's heads - we also work closely with others to ensure our tenants have access to good support services.

Our Values - Kotahitanga - One Team

Housing New Zealand has important work to do and our aspirations are big. We believe that people do their best within an environment of trust, care, contribution, humility and learning. We also do our best when we take personal responsibility to achieve our shared vision and maintain a working environment we are proud of.

The values that drive us are:

·        we trust each other and share ownership

·        we care about each other as people

·        everyone's contribution matters

·        we are humble and genuine

·        we continually learn and innovate.

The role

Our vision is 'building lives and communities by housing New Zealanders.' To help us achieve this, we are currently recruiting for a Kaiwhakaora - Family Link Specialist to help us provide a high level of care, support and oversight for some of our highest need tenants.

You'll support tenants facing significant life challenges such as social isolation, mental illness, physical disability, limited life skills or addiction, and you'll be integral to understanding their needs, building trusting and respectful relationships and linking them with appropriate local or national support organisations.

You will act as a strong advocate on our tenants' behalf, and will be key to a successful outcome of sustaining tenancies and improved life outcomes for them.

What you'll need to bring:

·        A sound understanding of social housing and the complexities within this

·        The demonstrated ability to handle and manage difficult customer relationships

·        Experience in assessing need; clarifying, re-phrasing and testing communicated need

·        An aptitude for building rapport and relationships with vulnerable customers

·        Experience in managing conflict and diffusing challenging situations

·        Extensive experience working with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and communities

What we offer

We offer competitive salaries and five weeks' annual leave for all new starters, as well as a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

These benefits are described in more detail at https://careers.hnzc.co.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

We provide a working environment with opportunities for self-development and new challenges. If you'd like to join a team of professionals who are passionate about people, improving the quality of the lives of our tenants and giving something back to the community, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about us and the work we do, visit http://careers.hnzc.co.nz

To apply please follow the online process.

The reference code for this position is 47070TKV.

To see a copy of the position description and apply for the job, go to careers.hnzc.co.nz

To find out more about this opportunity please contact the HR Service Centre at hrservicecentre@hnzc.co.nz

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday, 25 March 2019.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

SENIOR SPECIALIST ADVISOR – FAMILY VIOLENCE DEATH REVIEW COMMITTEE

Ngākau tuwhera | Open

Te tāpiri uara | Adding value

Whakahohe | Energising

Mō te iwi | It's about people

Kotahitanga | Together 

·         Permanent

·         Full-time

·         Wellington-based

The Health Quality & Safety Commission is seeking to appoint a Senior Specialist Advisor to lead the Family Violence Death Review Committee (FVDRC) team and apply family violence content expertise to ensure the development and maintenance of a sustainable, quality, family violence death review system for New Zealand, with an emphasis on partnership, shared process, developing a strong evidence base and positive change outcomes likely to reduce family violence. 

The ideal candidate will have an in depth understanding of the complexities of family violence and the impact of family violence has on families and in particular Māori communities. Your ability to navigate confidently in both the Māori and non-Māori worlds and a confidence in te reo me ona tikanga, or a willingness to learn and build these skills, will be essential to your success in this role.    

Key focus areas of the role are:

·         Leading family violence related policy work on behalf of the Commission and in partnership with the FVDRC

·         Providing strategic advice to the Committee, the Commission Board, Ministers and key stakeholders

·         Providing an in depth understanding of the complexity and dynamics of family violence to all aspects of the family violence death review work, with a particular focus on the FVDRCs findings in the 4th and 5th reports. These can be found at: https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/mrc/fvdrc/

·         Ensuring the development and implementation of a systematic, sustainable, family violence death review process for single case reviews and / or the development of information collection and management to support case ascertainment and full dataset development on all cases

·         Fully engaging partners in the development and ongoing improvement of processes and in implementing change as a result of learnings

·         Ensuring that relevant data and the findings of review processes are gathered and provided for aggregated analysis through well documented systems

·         Ensuring best practice governance processes are supported, including the development of high quality governance advice to support the FVDRC 

The successful applicant will make a major contribution in influencing the sector and making linkages between the strategic and operational space.  Having expert knowledge of the Family Violence sector and being able to see things through a social justice lens is critical to the success of these roles, as is excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills. 

The Health Quality & Safety Commission is a stand-alone Crown entity with a board responsible to the Minister of Health. The Commission is responsible for assisting providers across the whole health and disability sector, both private and public, to improve health service safety and quality. Read more about our values. 

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Kiri Rikihana on 027 272 9719. 

A position description and the application form for the role may be downloaded from our website: https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/about-us/our-people/vacancies/

Applications close on Friday, 5th April at 5.00pm.