Planning Analyst (Radio Spectrum)

Tēnei tūranga – About the role

The Planning Analyst position is responsible for providing high quality technical/engineering analysis on the allocation and management of the radio spectrum resource in order to support a higher rate of sustainable economic development in New Zealand. This technical analysis informs policy advice to the Minister or other decision makers, the specific rules and regulations that are set and operationalised, and inputs to international engagements.

The Planning Analyst is also responsible for helping to manage International Telecommunications Union satellite filing processes and Radiocommunication Bureau International Frequency Information Circular (BR IFIC) coordination processes in accordance with the procedures set by the International Telecommunications Union.

Ngā herenga – Requirements of the role

Personal specifications

• Has the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
• Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering, or equivalent qualification or experience
• Is building a familiarity with radio technologies and standards
• Is building, or is capable of building, skills and experience in radio spectrum planning activities including:
  • Radio wave propagation modelling
  • Interference/co-existence analysis
  • Understanding of spectrum planning frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and apply relevant engineering frameworks and analytical tools to issues
• Strong teamwork skills, being able to work with others to deliver effective, timely solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to adapt

• The responsibilities of this position are expected to change over time as the Ministry responds to changing needs. The Planning Analyst will need the flexibility to adapt and develop as the environment evolves.

Advantageous skills include:

• An understanding of New Zealand radio spectrum licensing and/or compliance practices
• An understanding of the spectrum management environment, regulatory frameworks and planning practices
• Knowledge and experience in interference modelling software tools and geographical information systems such as MATLAB, HTZ communications and ARC-GIS

Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables

Providing robust research and analysis of the impact of technological and regulatory developments on radio spectrum allocation and management

• Ability to understand and apply relevant engineering frameworks and analytical tools to issues
• Demonstrates successful ability to develop robust technical solutions that meet the identified spectrum planning need
• Understands, in detail, the technical aspects of the Radiocommunications Act and regulations, particularly the engineering aspects of the Act and associated Regulations
• Exercises sound judgement and intuition when assessing options, undertaking research and implementing decisions
• Communicates effectively with clarity, authority and in a way that is appropriate to audience
• Rapidly and accurately identifies key issues or actions in complex situations
• Seeks opportunities to implement new ideas and approaches

Managing satellite filing and BR IFIC coordination processes

• Register and manage satellite filing and coordination requests
• Respond to incoming enquiries and liaise with applicants within set timeframe
• Ensure International Telecommunications Union procedures are followed and all steps in MBIE’s documented processes are followed
• Documentation provides a full record of the assessment and its components to establish a clear audit trail of the findings and outcome

Work management

• Works with direction and guidance on what is required and with supervision on new, difficult, or unusual assignments
• Plans and coordinates processes and manages and delivers projects
• Actively and independently plans and manages own projects and workload
• In addition to inner drive and efficiency, involves other people to reach goals effectively and efficiently
• Alerts Manager to potential problems/risks well in advance and proposes solutions
• Knows when to work alone and when to seek advice

Relationship management

• Works constructively and collaboratively with team members, including:
  • Assisting policy staff to understand and plan for the role of technical inputs in radio spectrum policy advice
  • Communicating technical information with clarity and assisting to integrate technical information into policy advice
  • Understanding and incorporating policy perspectives into technical analysis and advice
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders across MBIE’s Radio Spectrum Management functions and with relevant personnel in other government agencies
• Develops and maintains relationships and liaises with industry stakeholders

Capability development

• Takes responsibility for own professional development, working with manager, to seek opportunities to learn.
• Supports less experienced colleagues and may act as a coach and share knowledge and skills. May review work and provide quality control.
• Participates effectively in discussions with team members on issues in order to add value to their work.

Wellbeing, health & safety

• Displays commitment through actively supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensures own and others safety at all times.
• Complies with relevant safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, safe systems of work and event reporting.
• Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion.
• Is involved in health and safety through participation and consultation.

Tō tūranga i roto i te Manatū – Your place in the Ministry

The Planning Analyst (radio spectrum) position reports to the Manager of the Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning team within the Communications, Infrastructure and Trade branch. The branch sits within the Building, Resources and Markets group.

More information about MBIE’s structure

To mātou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand

Hīkina Whakatutuki is the te reo Māori name for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Hīkina means to uplift. Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful. Our name speaks to our purpose – Grow New Zealand for All.

To Grow New Zealand for All, we put people at the heart of our mahi (work). Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, we are committed to upholding authentic partnerships with Māori.

• As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate the ever-changing world.
• We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators. We engage with diverse communities, businesses and regions. Our work touches on the daily lives of New Zealanders.
• We grow opportunities (Puāwai), guard and protect (Kaihāpai) and innovate and navigate towards a better future (Auaha).

Ngā matatau – Our competencies

Cultivates innovation We create new and better ways for the organisation to be successful by challenging the status quo generating new and creative ideas and translating them into workable solutions.

Nimble learning We are curious and actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems by learning as we go when facing new situations and challenges.

Customer focus We build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions by listening and gaining insights into the needs of the communities we serve and actively seeking and responding to feedback.

Decision quality We make quality and timely decisions that shape the future for our communities and keep the organisation moving forward by relying on an appropriate mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement to make valid and reliable decisions.

Action oriented We step up, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with purpose, urgency and discipline by taking responsibility, ownership and action on challenges, and being accountable for the results.

Collaborates We connect, working together to build partnerships with our communities, working collaboratively to meet shared objectives by gaining trust and support of others; actively seeking the views, experiences, and opinions of others and by working co-operatively with others across MBIE, the public sector and external stakeholder groups.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

As an agency of the public service, MBIE has a responsibility to contribute to the Crown meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti).

Meeting our commitment to Te Tiriti will contribute towards us realising the overall aims of Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction, and achieve the outcome of Growing New Zealand for All.

The principles of Te Tiriti – including partnership, good faith, and active protection – are at the core of our work.

MBIE is committed to delivering on our obligations as a Treaty partner with authenticity and integrity and to enable Māori interests. We are committed to ensuring that MBIE is well placed to meet our obligations under the Public Service Act 2020 (Te Ao Tūmatanui) to support the Crown in strengthening the Māori/Crown Relationship under the Treaty and to build MBIE’s capability, capacity and cultural intelligence to deliver this.

Mahi i roto i te Ratonga Tūmatanui – Working in the public service

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

What does it mean to work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service?(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho The Public Service Commission