Minerals Advisor - Energy and Resources Markets
Fixed term or secondment opportunity for a geoscience or minerals professional to join our team supporting regulation and licensing to the industry.
Summary about this job
Mining - Exploration & Geoscience
Company: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-973-8164
Fax: +64-6-203-7978
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Detail information about job Minerals Advisor - Energy and Resources Markets. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Great opportunity to grow your regulatory experience within the mining industry
- Fixed term or secondment opportunity with a collaborative team
- Based in Wellington, CBD
- Opportunity to contribute to the management of New Zealand's natural resources
- Be part of a self-motivated, high-performing, professional team
- Fixed term position or secondment to cover parental leave until July 2019, based in Central Wellington
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Minerals Advisor to contribute to the operations of our Minerals team. This position plays an important role in the team that is responsible for assessing both regulatory compliance and the commercial viability of mineral deposits. The Energy and Resource Markets (ERM) branch is responsible for the regulating the Crowns Mineral estate.
Within ERM the Minerals Unit regulates the responsible development of the Mineral Estate across a range of commodities including gold, silver, platinum, coal and aggregates. The work of the team includes active management of approximately 900 active prospecting, exploration and mining permits during their lifecycle, and processing between 350 - 500 permit applications each year.
Key tasks include delivering quality results on:
- Efficient technical assessment of prospecting, exploration and mining applications
- Effective management of permits during their life cycle including supporting compliance / enforcement action where appropriate
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Consistently working to improve and enhance the way we deliver our business to get the best outcomes for the sector and for New Zealand
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and / or experience working in the natural resources sector with a sound understanding of how responsible development of natural resources can contribute to New Zealand's economy
- Proven ability to deliver high quality customer service (internal and external)
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a range of different audiences
- Sound analytical skills and problem solving ability
- Ability to positively adjust to changes in priorities, and to maintain performance when under pressure
At MBIE, we look for people who are passionate about New Zealand and enthusiastic about making a positive change to our economy, our people and our safety.
Our purpose is to grow the New Zealand economy to provide a better standard of living for all New Zealanders. To achieve this, we need a strong, high performing economy, where for example, people (workers, consumers and investors) are protected and aware of their rights and obligations; and the integrity of the environment is maintained.
How to apply
Click on the APPLY button below in order to be directed to our on-line careers website (careers.mbie.govt.nz).
You may view a position description at this site, as well as complete the on-line application, and upload a CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.
Email Peter van de Merwe at [email protected] quoting reference MBIE/1343165 if you have any further questions.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 22 July 2018.
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