Advisor – Education to Employment Initiatives



Position DescriptionPosition Title:Advisor – Education to Employment InitiativesGroup:Education to Employment ConnectionsGradeSP15Location:FlexibleDate:September 2015Careers New ZealandCareers New Zealand is a hub for independent career information and advice.? We are career experts who help people navigate their career journey.? We do this by providing independent advice to people making career choices and those supporting them, so they and the country, will have a better future.Careers New Zealand helps the government achieve its goals of boosting skills and employment and reducing long-term welfare dependence. Our work directly contributes to government priorities in the Business Growth Agenda, Better Public Services, Tertiary Education, Youth Guarantee and raising educational achievement through Ka Hikitia and the Pasifika Education Plan. ?Our Tomorrow“Our Tomorrow” is a set of aspirational statements that describe and mandate the kind of work place we strive to be: Careers New Zealand…has a clear vision and goals integrates, demonstrates and lives our valuesis the go-to place for career expertisehas effective leadership that inspires, motivates and deliversworks effectively and collaboratively as a team recognises, values and supports its people responds to the needs of Māoriresponds to the needs of Pasifikais resourceful and has the resources to do our workis a place that communicates wellhas a collaborative and cohesive approach to planninghas transparent and purposeful processesproduces high quality work that delivers outcomesOur ValuesManaaki ki te tangata (Looking after our people) We’re respectful, generous, kind and understanding, valuing people, relationships and diversity. This is demonstrated through our integrity and reciprocity. We encourage and support people to achieve their career aspirations. We’re sincere without being too earnest. We learn from each other and we share best practice. We’re really good hosts and we like paying it forward.Mana rangatiratanga (Leadership and accountability)We’re strong, confident and resilient, valuing personal self-determination that gives us choice and autonomy. We help people determine who they want to be, career-wise. Walking tall and having the freedom to choose is important to us. We think, act and do, providing good leadership to those who want and need it. We are accountable to individuals, families, communities and employers of New Zealand.Whanaungatanga (Relationships) We are the Careers New Zealand whānau, one team that values loyalty to each other. We connect people to suitable education and employment pathways and networks. We’re inherently curious and inclusive, learning from each other. We value sharing, bonding and listening. We respect diversity and old-fashioned principles of give and take. We’re pretty sharp at finding links to connect with others and we’re anything but transactional. We’ll never treat people like numbers.These values guide the ways in which we work at Careers New Zealand. Position PurposeThe Advisor – Education to Employment (Initiatives) supports the Education to Employment Manager (Initiatives) to identify, develop and manage national initiatives that improve connections in the education to employment system throughout New Zealand advancing Careers New Zealand’s strategic goals.Reports toThe Education to Employment Manager (Initiatives)Key RelationshipsThe Advisor – Education to Employment (Initiatives) is expected to work proactively and creatively to identify and build collaborative relationships with key groups and people, both internally and externally, whose influence and input can advance our strategic goals. Examples of these key groups and people are:InternalE2E Group staffManagers and Advisors in other business groupsCareer Development Consultants Business SupportPrincipal Advisor Christchurch and Senior Advisor AucklandExternalBusiness sector – economic development agencies, business groups, industry bodies, and employersCommunity sector groups and organisations; including Māori and Pasifika organisationsState sector and local government agenciesExtent of AuthorityThere are no direct reports, HR or financial delegations.Key ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of the Advisor – Education to Employment (Initiatives) are:Key ResponsibilityIndicators of SuccessStakeholder EngagementEstablishing and maintaining collaborative and enduring high value networks, alliances and relationships to increase CNZ’s profile and influence and improve connections in the education to employment systemIncreasing CNZ’s profile, brand and influence, and ‘selling’ our products and servicesSeeking out and leveraging opportunities for CNZ to engage in high-impact initiatives to improve connections and outcomes in the education to employment systemIdentifies and directs opportunities and leads that would contribute to CNZ’s success to the appropriate CNZ manager Information. Keeps up to date with national and regional labour market, and career development trends, data and information, and initiatives in the education to employment system. Uses this information to identify opportunities for CNZ.Shares knowledge across Careers New Zealand Actively contributes to the building and promoting of Careers New Zealand Knowledge assets (Careers Knowledge Hub)Actively engages with Careers New Zealand requirements and quality standards, including through accurate, timely recording and documenting activities and reportingInitiative Development and ImplementationWork across Careers New Zealand in the development and implementation of key education to employment initiatives Identifies opportunities in the education to employment system, develops and tests approved pilots using project methodologyWorks with service development to develop best practice guides and materials for national initiativesPlans, develops, delivers and evaluates outcomes of Education to Employment programmes and initiatives, including co-design and co-delivery as per business planManages effective events while maintaining and enhancing internal and external relationshipsApplies project management methodology to national and regional initiatives and pilot programmesDevelops and maintains quality resources in the career influencer spaceTeamwork and LeadershipModels exemplary management and leadership behaviours, and State sector ethics and values.Develops effective working relationships within CNZ in order to successfully deliver education to employment initiativesTakes leadership of initiatives and projects and provides strong effective cross organisational linkages Manages cross-business unit projectsActively contributes to business group and unit planning and achieving objectivesActively participates in wider organisational projects, initiatives and activitiesCreates a sense of vision, engages people to participate, and makes things happen. Provides support, coaching and peer review for colleagues specific to this positionTe Tiriti o Waitangi and Cultural ExpertiseDemonstrates understanding of the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi and their contemporary application to Careers New Zealand’s work.Demonstrates a practical working knowledge of Te reo.Applies tikanga in relevant work anisational Commitment and Public ServiceUnderstands and promotes Careers New Zealand vision, mission, values and services.Willingly undertakes any duty required within the context of the position.Health & SafetyTakes responsibility for meeting Careers New Zealand’s obligations in workplace health and safety by:observing the Careers New Zealand’s H&S procedures participating in health and safety initiatives and training where appropriateproviding suggestions for improvement of health and safety reporting all accidents/incidents, near misses, and symptoms of discomfortidentifying and reporting workplace hazards.Responsibilities of this position are expected to change over time as the organisation responds to changing needs. The incumbent will need the flexibility to adapt and develop as the position evolves.Person SpecificationCapability RequirementsThe following skills, knowledge and behavioural competencies enable proficiency and success in the role. Focus and emphasis will depend on the key requirements of the role being performed at any given time. For recruitment purposes, candidates may not be required to be fully competent in all areas of the position description. When recruiting for this position, the recruitment panel will identify the critical factors for icSkills, knowledge and competencies requiredStrategic CompetenciesStrategic Agility* Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans Political Savvy* Can manoeuvre through complex political situations effectively and quietly; is sensitive to how people and organisations function; anticipates where the land mines are and plans their approach accordingly; views corporate politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality; is a maze-bright person.LeadershipManaging vision and purpose* Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organisations.Negotiation. Can negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timingPersonal CompetenciesIntellectual Horsepower* Is bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable and agile.Interpersonal Savvy* Relates well to all kinds of people-up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organisation; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Knowledge and ExperienceKnowledge and experience in successfully taking a project or programme from conception to completionAble to competently lead solution focussed discussion and consultation processesKnowledge of New Zealand career development theory, context and resourcesExposure to sectors relevant to the positionDemonstrates a high level of cultural intelligenceHighly effective relationship management skillsAbility to manage projectsExcellent oral and written communication skills, presentation and facilitation skillsNegotiating and influencing skills, able to challenge peoples’ thinking in constructive waysCultural CompetenciesCareers New Zealand is extremely committed to its responsibility to Maori and its responsibility to Pasifika.? In that regard, we have frameworks that encompass and describes the cultural competency expectations for all roles within the organisation. There is an expectation that this role performs to the expected level as described in those frameworks.Other Desirable Qualifications and SkillsRelevant qualification in a related field or similar experienceProject management Full current New Zealand Driver’s licenceWillingness to travel throughout New Zealand ................
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