Liaison Lead for Pacific Leaders Week

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington invites applications for a fixed-term Liaison Manager to lead a 70-strong Liaison Officer workforce during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Week. You will oversee recruitment, training, deployment and operational planning to ensure diplomatic protocol and Pacific cultural awareness.

You will work with government agencies and partners, deliver VIP programmes, manage stakeholder relations, and drive training and capability-building while

Qualifications

• Proven experience building, leading teams and coordinating large-scale workforce deployments or complex programmes.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes and capability-building initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of protocol, customer service excellence, Pacific cultural awareness, and working in high-profile environments.
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, deployment and management of approximately 70 Liaison Officers.
• Develop workforce plans, operating procedures, guidance materials and training programmes.
• Deliver training focused on delegation support, customer service, protocol requirements and Pacific cultural awareness.
• Provide leadership, support and issue resolution throughout event delivery.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, host organisations and event partners.
• Provide guidance on diplomatic protocol, cultural considerations and engagement practices.
• Support engagement with partners and stakeholders in the delivery of side events and VIP programmes.
• Contribute to wider planning, decision-making and successful delivery of PIF Leaders Week.

Skills

People leadership

Operational planning

Stakeholder engagement

Training design

Diplomatic protocol

Pacific cultural awareness

Māori customs knowledge

Job description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington invites applications for a fixed-term Liaison Manager to lead a 70-strong Liaison Officer workforce during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Week. You will oversee recruitment, training, deployment and operational planning to ensure diplomatic protocol and Pacific cultural awareness.

You will work with government agencies and partners, deliver VIP programmes, manage stakeholder relations, and drive training and capability-building while