Industry Advocate

Recruitmenthub; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCITO is seeking an Industry Advocate to lead employer engagement, build strong networks, and inform opportunities for skill development. You will analyse industry information to identify needs and drive change, while collaborating with senior management to shape strategic outcomes.

Based in Wellington or Auckland, this role focuses on shaping the construction sector's future by ensuring the right skills are available, credible, and aligned with employers' requirements.

Qualifications

• High level relationship building, negotiation and networking skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to evaluate commercial decisions from quality information.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer engagement and build strong industry networks.
• Analyse information to develop opportunities and advocate for skill needs.
• Ensure the skills delivered meet current and future employer requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Networking

Analytical thinking

Job description

For more information about role responsibilities and the skills we are looking for, please download the PD at the bottom of this page.

Industry Advocate

Reference: 6934694

• Awesome team and supportive, flexible culture
• Use your relationship management skills to drive change
• Mahi that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Wellington or Auckland based

Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai

Keen to be part of an organisation that helps build the people who build Aotearoa New Zealand? We are working hard to support the construction sector navigate change and prepare for the future. If you are looking for an opportunity where your skills and experience will contribute to achieving positive outcomes, then this role could be for you.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | Tulaga o le ... | About the role

As an Industry Advocate for BCITO, you will be a respected voice for our industries and the people working in them - providing advocacy to ensure skill needs are being met and opportunities are identified. You will be part of managing our employer engagement, building strong networks and ensuring industry satisfaction. You will be a key channel of information, which you will analyse to develop opportunities.

Most importantly, you will play a lead role in ensuring the skills we deliver today, meet the needs of the employers of tomorrow.

Ko wai koe | E ... | About you

You will have high level relationship building, negotiation and networking skills, honed from either advocacy or key account management.

You do not necessarily need to have a background in the building and construction industry, but at least a keen interest! You will be known as honest, credible and knowledgeable: you know the facts and are not afraid to share them!

Influencing comes naturally and you enjoy strategic collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Your analytical skills and ability to evaluate commercial decisions based on quality information are outstanding.

Mō mātou | O le ... | About us

At BCITO, we're driven by a passion for building not just structures, but the careers of those who will shape New Zealand's future. We're committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and serving the needs of Māori and Pasifika learners and communities, and women in the industry. Our goal is to cultivate a culturally competent and confident workforce to fulfil this mission.

We embrace diversity, prioritise the well‑being and safety of our team, and we will equip you with all the tools you need to thrive, and the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.