Venture Taranaki Trust
- Posted: 27 Jul 2021
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Fixed Term
- Classification: Consulting & Strategy
Mō mātou | About us –
As Taranaki’s regional development agency, we support entrepreneurship and enterprises to grow, promote our region, and help develop our sectors, so that Taranaki’s thriving economy supports the wellbeing of our region’s people and environment.
With a team of around 25 people, based at the corner of King and Dawson Streets in the cultural heart of New Plymouth, we are a busy and diverse bunch, who share a common goal – to build resilient Taranaki communities, enterprises and economies.
We work with a diverse range of stakeholders across a wide range of industries and sectors, from local and national government, to community groups, iwi, and enterprises to support our region’s development.
Our work is guided by the region’s strategy in the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap/Tapuae Roa, through which we work with a diverse range of regional and national stakeholders to ensure the resilience and prosperity of the region.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About the role –
This is a full time, fixed term position (ending 30 June 2022) which resides within the Regional Strategy and Sectors team in Te Puna Umanga. Our work centres on the ‘big picture’ of regional strategy implementation, supporting key sectors such as energy, engineering, food, visitor and niche growth areas as well as high impact projects.
We are looking for someone with exceptional project/programme management, writing and relational skills (including business case development) who can also support our interface with key government agencies, regional and national stakeholders, and community groups.
As the Programme Manager, you will play a key role by advancing implementation of our regional strategy’s actions.
You will be connecting with individuals and groups interested in progressing initiatives; supporting our leadership group, Ngā Kaiwhakatere o Taranaki; championing priority projects; and helping with business case development and opportunities for securing investment.
You will also track and promote programme, ensuring its momentum and understanding with a wide range of audiences.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience - Please customise this section using a bulleted list of relevant candidate experience, and attributes.
• Understanding and experience with programme management and measurement
• Strong customer-centric orientation, relationship skills and teamwork
• Experience in supporting collaborative strategies
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations, and reporting to a wide range of audiences
• High standard of communication skills and ability to relate to people across all levels, enterprise sizes, sectors and business maturity
• Knowledge of relevant local, regional, and government approaches and funding
• A tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Please click on the Apply button to submit an application, including your CV and covering letter.
Applications close 5pm Tuesday 10th August 2021.
A copy of the position description can be found here:
As Taranaki’s regional development agency, we support entrepreneurship and enterprises to grow, promote our region, and help develop our sectors, so that Taranaki’s thriving economy supports the wellbeing of our region’s people and environment.
With a team of around 25 people, based at the corner of King and Dawson Streets in the cultural heart of New Plymouth, we are a busy and diverse bunch, who share a common goal – to build resilient Taranaki communities, enterprises and economies.
We work with a diverse range of stakeholders across a wide range of industries and sectors, from local and national government, to community groups, iwi, and enterprises to support our region’s development.
Our work is guided by the region’s strategy in the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap/Tapuae Roa, through which we work with a diverse range of regional and national stakeholders to ensure the resilience and prosperity of the region.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About the role –
This is a full time, fixed term position (ending 30 June 2022) which resides within the Regional Strategy and Sectors team in Te Puna Umanga. Our work centres on the ‘big picture’ of regional strategy implementation, supporting key sectors such as energy, engineering, food, visitor and niche growth areas as well as high impact projects.
We are looking for someone with exceptional project/programme management, writing and relational skills (including business case development) who can also support our interface with key government agencies, regional and national stakeholders, and community groups.
As the Programme Manager, you will play a key role by advancing implementation of our regional strategy’s actions.
You will be connecting with individuals and groups interested in progressing initiatives; supporting our leadership group, Ngā Kaiwhakatere o Taranaki; championing priority projects; and helping with business case development and opportunities for securing investment.
You will also track and promote programme, ensuring its momentum and understanding with a wide range of audiences.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience - Please customise this section using a bulleted list of relevant candidate experience, and attributes.
• Understanding and experience with programme management and measurement
• Strong customer-centric orientation, relationship skills and teamwork
• Experience in supporting collaborative strategies
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations, and reporting to a wide range of audiences
• High standard of communication skills and ability to relate to people across all levels, enterprise sizes, sectors and business maturity
• Knowledge of relevant local, regional, and government approaches and funding
• A tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Please click on the Apply button to submit an application, including your CV and covering letter.
Applications close 5pm Tuesday 10th August 2021.
A copy of the position description can be found here: