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We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

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.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. 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.

Energy Advisor, Carbon Neutral Government Programme

Early on in your Energy Management career or a recent graduate in energy management or a related area?
An exciting, innovative programme of work that will make a difference
Be part of MSDs sustainability and emission reduction journey
2-year fixed term tenure, Wellington based

Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) is a major government initiative to combat climate change with the aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025. MSD have established a team of highly capable professionals to implement the programme within the Ministry to ensure we deliver to our sustainability practices.

To assist our programme, we are now seeking an Energy Advisor to drive energy efficiency and conservation across the property portfolio. This role has been created to work on initiatives that will contribute to cost-effective conservative energy savings of 2,000,000 kWh annually, including improvements to tune HVAC systems and deliver energy efficiency improvements.

You will provide professional energy advice, analysis and support and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, colleagues and staff throughout the Ministry.

We’re keen on someone who has demonstrated skillsets in the following:

Providing high-quality, timely advice and analysis, including development of reports/business cases for options to reduce energy usage
Ability to translate strategic thinking into practical actions
A flexible communicator with a flexible range of styles that ensure everyone hears the message
A strong partnership builder who can participate and work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business

Be part of shaping the future direction of MSD's sustainability carbon reduction programme with this unique position.

We aim to have all applications shortlisted prior to the Festive Season, with interviews planned to take place early in the New Year, so don’t wait until the last day to apply!

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-people-and-capability/commercial-operations/energy-advisor.docxhttp://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-people-and-capability/commercial-operations/energy-advisor.docx

Salary range: 75,943.00 - 91,931.00

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Sunday, 17 December 2023

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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