Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: • Champion a customer-centric service design ethos across the government procurement system. • Lead a talented team responsible for discovering, testing and designing solutions that bring policy and strategy to life. • Join a growing team open to new ideas and ways of working. • Salary range $132,417.00 - $160,472.00 plus kiwisaver and wellbeing benefits Positive change is in motion. But to ensure we maintain the right momentum, expertise and energy to deliver meaningful change for society and a nationwide scale, we need the right people onboard as part of our mission. And that's where you come in. Bring your passion, experience and drive and contribute to a truly worthwhile purpose – influencing and shaping positive change across the motu, for all New Zealanders. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Discovery and Service Design team tasked with translating strategy and policy into ready-to-go service designs. While this role is part of New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) within MBIE, you don't need to be a procurement professional. You get to build and then lead a flexible team of service design experts. You will design and deliver best-practice discovery, feasibility and service design practices and frameworks within NZGP. This role reports to the Head of System Improvement and Engagement within NZGP, as part of a newly formed team focused on engaging with the procurement system to drive cultural and behavioural change. Skills and Experience Required We are keen to hear from you if you have: › A wide-ranging knowledge of, and experience in business analysis and service design, and understanding of different contemporary methodologies. › A solid understanding of discovery, feasibility and service design processes and principles. › An ability to think strategically and analytically and translate ideas and concepts into concrete actions. › Experience in building a team with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand permanent residents and be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances. This is a full-time role. We are open to you working flexibly in a full-time role. Talk to us about what will work for you. Why work for us? Here at Government Procurement, we're about transformation, progress, and helping to make change happen. If you're up for the challenge and ready to be part of a brighter, more positive future for New Zealand, come join us We aim to create a culture where staff are empowered to bring fresh perspectives to issues and to think outside the box. We encourage excellence and proactively support development through on-the-job learning, training courses, and development programmes. Visit our website to learn more: goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable. People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours. Maia – Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities. E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga. Applications close on Sunday 26 November 2023. Due to the urgency required, MBIE reserves the right to review applications prior to the closing date, don't delay apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr