Kaiwhakahaere Haumi Pūtea Matua | Senior Investment Manager | Wellington

Job Description

• Fixed Term / Secondment until  20th March 2026

This role is a fixed term position in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes. We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role   

We are looking for an experienced Senior Investment Manager with excellent grant and contract management skills and proven ability to work with project partners to support them deliver their important work on the ground.

The Environmental Investment programme offers a unique opportunity for the Ministry to accelerate on-the-ground action and collaborate closely with Treaty partners, central and local government, community groups, and other stakeholders. Our current focus is on closing out Jobs for Nature projects and setting up new projects under the  Māori Climate Action Platform, which supports Māori-led action and outcomes in resilience, renewables, and land use, while also exploring other new environmental funding opportunities.

You would join a team responsible for managing performance of funded projects including making changes to funding deeds, promoting collaborative and effective relationships and communities of practices and reporting on results and successes of projects.  As a Senior you'll also mentor Investment Managers and contribute to Ministerial briefings, correspondence, meeting advice and OIAs. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience   

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• At least 3 years' experience in end-to-end funds/grant management process including informing fund design, assessment and application process, contracting and ongoing project management via a Fund Management System to ensure funding is directed towards meeting agreed project objectives, through to informing reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated judgement and business acumen when recommending or making decisions relating to the management of funding projects, including advice to Ministers
• Should have academic qualification in business management, resource management or environmental science or knowledge and/or experience in the environment sector.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for this role is $110,501 to $134,128 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.  

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE  

• a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend 
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE' 
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network 
• opportunities for development and education.           

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.  

Tono ināianei | Apply now  

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.     

If you require further information about this position please contact wes.patrick@mfe.govt.nz.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.  

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.   

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.  

Note: for permanent kaimahi who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:   Sunday 21st September 2025