Advisor, Partnerships

Ministry for Pacific Peoples; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Ministry for Pacific Peoples is seeking an Advisor, Partnerships in Canterbury to lead regional relationships and collaboration with communities, agencies and stakeholders. This fixed-term role supports policy development and initiative delivery until 30 June 2027, based in Canterbury, New Zealand.

The ideal candidate will have public sector advisory experience and strong writing skills. You will work across Performance, Finance, Data & Insights, and the CE Office, coordinating engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Sector agencies at advisor/senior advisor level.
• Ability to influence, connect across systems, and translate complex information for decision-makers.
• Strong relationship management with cross-team collaboration.
• Proven writing skills for memos and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilitation of relationships and collaboration with communities, agencies and stakeholders in the region.
• Influence policy development and implementation to support strategic direction.
• Manage contracts with Portfolio leads, capture impact stories, identify risks.
• Coordinate fast-moving projects and regional delivery; prioritize effectively.
• Capture insights from community feedback and translate into commissioning discussions.

Skills

Relationship management

Event management

Contract monitoring

Project coordination

Professional writing

Resilience

Job description

Support Pacific community partnerships, engagement, and service delivery that improve Pacific outcomes.

About the role: The Advisor, Partnerships is responsible for leading the facilitation of the Ministry’s relationships and collaboration with communities, agencies and stakeholders in the region. They help influence and inform the development and implementation of policy and initiatives that support the Ministry’s strategic direction. This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2027

About you: You will bring strong experience working in other Public Sector agencies at an advisor/senior advisor level. You will be comfortable operating across both strategic and delivery contexts, with the ability to influence, connect across systems, and make complex information meaningful for decision-makers. You will bring:

• Strong relationship management skills – you'll be working closely with staff across the Ministry in Performance, Finance, Data & Insights, and the CE Office as well as directly with front facing staff in our regional offices.
• Event Management & Engagement Support – you'll be taking notes and capturing insights quickly and be converting raw data from community feedback into themes that influence commissioning discussions and decision making.
• Contract monitoring – Working in closely with Portfolio leads to meet deadlines, capture impact stories and identifying risks.
• Project coordination – We're looking for evidence of supporting fast-moving projects (campaigns, engagement programmes, or regional delivery), and the ability to respond and prioritise effectively.
• Proven professional writing skills – You’ll prepare memos and reports for senior leaders and providers, making sure information is clear, accurate, and well presented.
• Resilience, ability to juggle and prioritise, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Why join us? We're more than just a workplace; we're a community that cares about you. When you choose to work with us, you're choosing a career that offers not only health insurance and family friendly policies, but also a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Whilst the work can be challenging, you will be rewarded by contributing to better outcomes for Pacific Peoples.

Our Organisation – Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is the government’s principal advisor on policies and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Here at the Ministry, we believe in the power of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We're excited to embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our current and future team members, as they are the driving force behind our constant quest for innovation. Overall, we aim to achieve our strategic goals and make a positive impact that benefits our Pacific communities. E hiranga ana te wāhi ki a mātou, ki te tautoko i te Karauna i ana hononga ki ngā Iwi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. As Tangata te Tiriti, we have an important role in supporting the Government in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi and te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our workplace culture is all about creating an environment where everyone feels involved, respected, and connected to the Pacific communities we serve in New Zealand. We are guided by Pacific values: Ola fetufaaki (Reciprocity), Tāpuakiga (Spirituality), Soalaupule (Consensus), Piri’anga (Collectivism), Fakalilifu (Respect), Magafaoa (Family), and Aro’a (Love). This isn't just good for our fantastic employees; it's a win-win for our Pacific People too. Come join us in building a brighter future together!

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Applicants need to have a right to work in New Zealand with a valid visa.