Manager Radio Spectrum Licensing and Technical

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a diverse branch, leading on a range of high priority work
• Opportunity to work with stakeholders across different digital platforms
• Make a difference to New Zealand’s telecommunication and digital infrastructure
• Permanent position, Wellington location preferable but would consider applicants from Auckland & Christchurch
• Salary range: $132,417-$160,472

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Radio Spectrum Management is seeking a skilled and dynamic manager to oversee the management of radio spectrum licensing across New Zealand.

This critical role ensures that the radio engineers and technical officers operate at a high standard, adhering to nationally consistent practices, operational policies and business process frameworks.  

As the manager you will be responsible for planning, monitoring and other management functions within the Radio Spectrum domain.
 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Extensive knowledge of broadcasting, telecommunications and radio communication industries and of the electrical appliance and electronic equipment supply industries, along with knowledge of the public sector policy process.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead and inspire the team, manage cross-functional collaboration and work effectively with others to identify and implement processes across the business.
• Proven ability to understand and apply legislation fairly and consistently, with an excellent knowledge of the international and New Zealand radio spectrum regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of key influencers within the broadcasting, telecommunications, radio communication industries and electrical appliance and electronic equipment supply industries.
• Demonstrates ability to balance statutory and technical issues and present them with simplicity and clarity that can be understood by a range of audiences. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change, including in a technically complex environment. 
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Sarah Hutcheson at sarah.hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15981 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 7 November 2024.