Project Lead and Policy Advisor (30 hours per week)

• Permanent, 30hours per week
• FTC; initial 6months ; 30hours per week
• Work for a top-notch brand as an industry body that brings together NZ’s leading telecommunications providers to shape the future of the sector.
• Chance to work closely with industry leaders, regulators, technical experts providing project leadership and coordination to deliver key initiatives
• Open environment and a small and well-knit team.
• 30hours per week, can be done in 4days a week
• Onsite for 1st 3 months with 1-day WFH flexibility if required
• After 3 months, 40% WFH which is 2days per week
• Mairangi Bay, North Shore
• Salary : 100k to 120k NZD p.a. (as per experience)

More about the organisation:

• This role supports one of our client’s key clients: the industry body that brings together New Zealand’s leading telecommunications providers to shape the future of the sector.
• They play a critical role in developing industry standards, influencing policy outcomes, and driving collaboration across some of New Zealand’s most important infrastructure providers. Its work spans rapidly evolving areas including connectivity, consumer protection, and emerging technologies.

The role:

• In this role, you will work closely with industry leaders, regulators, and technical experts, providing project leadership and coordination to deliver key initiatives through industry working groups. This is a unique opportunity to be at the centre of discussions that shape how New Zealand’s telecommunications sector operates.
• Project lead on specific projects with the responsibility for delivering the work on time

The ideal candidate:

• Have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role:

IMPORTANT:

• Skilled at managing projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Proven capability to drive alignment and consensus in complex environments
• Able to understand and communicate relevant policy and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate and coordinate industry working groups across a range of topics
• Understand the strategy and objectives of the groups and support them in undertaking activities to achieve their goals
• Competent in articulating project objectives and producing relevant project related documentation
• Organising meetings and workshops (online and in person)
• Consider yourself an organised professional with excellent communication skills
• Have exceptional document writing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• While subject-matter expertise is not required, a strong willingness to learn across a diverse range of topics is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with AI tools
• Good to have (not mandatory) : experience handling legal matters. Experience in the telecommunications sector

If this role sounds like a great fit, please apply directly or text DC at 022 500 5159 for further information. (He’s often in interviews and client meetings, so texting is the quickest way to reach him, he will respond when he is not in meetings.) Shortlisted candidates will receive a call and the client JD will be shared with them.

Pls note: A valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite for all our positions as of now. In case any client is willing to sponsor an outstation international candidate, we would mention that separately.

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