Principal Advisor To The Deputy Chief Executive

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Social Development Full time
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  • Wellington based, with flexible working arrangements available
  • Join a collaborative and engaging team
  • Work in an organisation committed to accessibility Work directly with the Deputy Chief Executive to provide strategic analysis and Advice to support better outcomes for disabled people.

Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People has a unique mandate of having responsibility to steward change across Government, while commissioning disability support services, as well as transforming how these services are delivered.

Disabled people expected to have greater choice and control over the supports and services they receive to lead their best life.

We are committed to this by strengthening relationships and working in partnership with disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, Pacific disabled people and their whānau.

Whaikaha presents an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.
The call for "Nothing about us, without us" is an integral part of our operation.

As the Principal Advisor to the DCE you will work directly with the DCE Policy, Strategy and Partnerships to provide strategic analysis and advice to support the diverse work of the Policy, Strategy and Partnerships business group, and contribute to wider strategic planning for Whaikaha.

You will work across Whaikaha to ensure strong and appropriate linkages with and between programmes of work, including their implementation, planning, funding and monitoring.

Leading the development of the business group's work programme you will provide principal analyst level expertise and advice on strategic issues and opportunities for Whaikaha and for the Policy, Strategy and Partnerships business group.

This includes relationship management, problem definition, options analysis, and other aspects of critical thinking.
Ko wai koe |

About You:
You will have considerable experience in providing strategic advice and analysis to organizational leaders and stakeholders.

Your experience leading the design and implementation of mechanisms to gather evidence to inform policy and service improvements will be the key to success in this role.

You will have a strong background in applying critical thinking, analysis and sound judgement to provide strategic advice.

You will have knowledge and experience of the analytical tools used in government, and the best ways to apply them to support better outcomes.

This will be paired with experience and knowledge of a range of research, evidence, and analytical methods, including emerging and innovative approaches and frameworks.

You will have a high degree of proficiency in writing documents suited to a wide range of audiences this includes Minister briefings and papers.

To undertake this role successfully, you will be a disabled person or be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community, as well as having empathy and an understanding of the unique and diverse experiences of disabled people.

Joining Whaikaha means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity that each individual brings.
Currently, just over 40% of our people identify as disabled people and we want this number to grow.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they really are.

We are committed to the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all levels of our work.
We encourage you to talk to us about any support you need.
We want you to present this information in a way that plays to your strengths.
For example, you may prefer to use video instead of traditional CV and cover letter.

You might wantwhānau or a friend to tell us about you or use social media or a Power Point presentation.

Let's kōrero about what you need to feel supported in your application.

Contact us about the best way for you to apply by emailing us at: Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

If you work for Whaikaha - Please apply through the my HR portal.

You can do this by clicking the 'Apply' button to complete the online application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

This will ensure that your employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Whaikaha has adopted the Ministry of Social Development's (host agency) COVID-19 vaccination policy.

This policy applies to all Whaikaha employees and encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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