Expressions of Interest for the Government Economics Network mentoring programme are now closed
This 9-month programme pairs new professionals in economics-focused roles with a mentor who is more experienced in this field. The programme blends 1-1 coaching with cohort workshops and networking. For mentors, the programme offers an opportunity to give back, share your knowledge, and practise leadership and communication skills.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- increase awareness, understanding, and effectiveness in the application of economics across the public sector
- accelerate professional and personal development of participants
- allow mentors to enhance their professional and personal development, connect in a meaningful way, and gain satisfaction from giving back to the public sector and economics community
The programme consists of:
- one-on-one mentoring sessions (face to face and/or virtual, depending on preferences and availability)
- facilitated virtual workshops
- networking
- reflective journalling for mentees
If you have any questions about the programme please contact info@gen.org.nz.
Mentees
Are early career public service professionals who apply economics in their professional roles and/or those with professional experience who are looking to apply economics in their roles in the Public Service (e.g. advisors with no formal economics training). Mentees:
- can commit to regular mentoring sessions over the 9-month period including 4 online facilitated workshops
- are ready to enhance skills, knowledge and build networks
- are open to reflection on themselves, their future and longer-term goals
- are supported by their manager to participate
An application form for potential mentees is available here
Mentors
People who use (or have used) economics in their professional roles for at least five years. We expect our mentors will derive the following benefits from being a GEN Mentor:
- fresh perspectives and an expanded network of colleagues from a more diverse range of backgrounds
- the satisfaction of transferring skills, knowledge and expertise
- development and practice of a more personal style of leadership
- the opportunity to enhance mentoring and communication skills
- the opportunity to re-examine their own practices, attitudes and values