Strategic Advisor: Forestry Export Growth

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 142,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) seeks a Principal Adviser to drive the Export Double programme, accelerating export growth in forestry and wood processing. You will coordinate cross‑agency work, shape strategy, and deliver high‑level advice to Ministers and senior leaders.

You will lead complex programmes, mentor colleagues, and build strong partnerships with industry and government. National security clearance is required at CONFIDENTIAL level.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of government processes and public-sector environment.
• Experience leading complex work programmes and coordinating stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with knowledge of forestry, wood processing, export growth, or related system.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate core elements clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, concise advice for Ministers and senior leaders.
• Political and organisational awareness, ability to provide frank advice on sensitive issues.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with industry and government agencies.
• Ability to influence without formal authority and connect work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic thinking and developing the strategy and work programme for forestry and wood processing export growth.
• Coordinating workstreams across MPI and Forestry System.
• Developing and presenting high-quality advice to Ministers and MPI leaders.
• Building effective partnerships with industry organisations and government agencies.
• Bringing together economic, policy, innovation and sector perspectives to guide projects and governance.

Skills

Government processes

Programme leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Political awareness

Collaborative relationships

Influencing without authority

Mentoring others

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) seeks a Principal Adviser to drive the Export Double programme, accelerating export growth in forestry and wood processing. You will coordinate cross‑agency work, shape strategy, and deliver high‑level advice to Ministers and senior leaders.

You will lead complex programmes, mentor colleagues, and build strong partnerships with industry and government. National security clearance is required at CONFIDENTIAL level.