We're looking for a Team Leader Knowledge - Water Ecosystems to join our Knowledge business unit in the Knowledge and Insights team. This role is permanent and can be based in either our central Wellington or new Masterton office. The Knowledge team's role is to identify and produce the specialist knowledge and analysis that the Environment Group needs to better understand our environment and inform our strategy, planning and implementation. About the role: As Team Leader Knowledge Water Ecosystems, you will lead a team covering scientific knowledge areas including hydrology, groundwater, water quality and ecology. You will report to the Manager Knowledge within the Knowledge and Insights function and work closely with other leaders and teams in the Knowledge and Insights, Strategy, Policy and Regulation, Catchment and Delivery functions. The Knowledge team also collaborates with others producing knowledge elsewhere in New Zealand and internationally. You and your team will be actively involved in the work that we are doing to build our knowledge frameworks and practices and to embed a mātauranga Māori framework into all aspects of the Environment Group's work. Skills and experience required: A track record in coaching and managing a high performing multi-disciplinary team of specialists through change while ensuring service delivery levels are maintained or enhanced. Active interest in new approaches to working across different knowledge systems (mātauranga Māori, biophysical and social sciences). Experience in creating space for mātauranga Māori frameworks within a knowledge-based work programme, including the development of working partnerships with mana whenua and the team. Ability to engage, plan and work with multiple stakeholders, sometimes with conflicting priorities, to determine their needs, contributions, and priorities. An understanding of how to bring about positive cultural change at a team level. Ability to work in a collaborative manner to solve complex problems demonstrating innovation, open-mindedness, and an ability to get to agreement and a way forward. Tertiary study in, and ideally a qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biophysical sciences, mātauranga Māori). Capability in te ao Māori in line with Greater Wellington's Māori Capability Framework. What we offer: Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy. We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression. Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support. We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work. Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture. Great working environments across our beautiful region. Come help treasure and grow our rohe together To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts, and helping this rohe and its people prosper. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as Kaitiaki. We're also part of a collective movement alongside our community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own. How to apply: Greater Wellington values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team. We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you. Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV. Applications close: 5.00pm, Wednesday, 11 September 2024 All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. The salary range for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $119,873 to $179,809, with a midpoint of $149,841. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
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