Senior Advisor Strategy and Performance

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Kaitohutohu Manhinga me te Rautaki Mātāmua
Senior Advisor Strategy and Performance
Permanent, fulltime, Wellington

  • Provide support and advice across the organisation
  • Enhance organisational performance through a range of deliverables
  • Be part of supporting improved outcomes for our tamariki and rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai Tirohia tēnei.

Aroturuki Tamariki, the Independent Children's Monitor, monitors the State care system, providing insights that will drive continuous improvement and improve outcomes for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people), particularly tamariki Māori.

The Kaitohutohu Mahinaga me te Rautaki Mātāmua/Senior Advisor Strategy and Performance works with the Principal Advisor Strategy and Performance to support the leadership team in all matters relevant to the responsibilities of being a departmental agency.

This includes supporting the development of regular and ad hoc reports, maintaining the risk and issues register, supporting budget processes, and responding to OIAs as well as other governance processes.

As part of the Performance, Policy and Practice team the Senior Advisor will work with their colleagues to continuously improve the functions of the agency.

They will work with the Principal Advisor on the development and maintenance of corporate policies, procedures and other guidance and tools.

The team has a broad range of functions and responsibilities including ministerial and executive services and organisational governance, report writing, internal operational and corporate policy and associated guidance and tools, learning and development, and continuous improvement across the organisation.


We are looking for:

  • Strong relationship management skills
  • Experience with supporting machinery of government and ministerial services
  • Knowledge of legislative processes and statutory obligations
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Relevant qualifications in social sector/human services or other equivalent experience
  • A collaborative, open style, and a positive outlook


Our values are Kia Māia - to be Courageous; Kia Pono, Kia Tika - to be Trustworthy; Manaaki - to be Respectful; and Kia Huritao - to be Reflective.

We are looking for people who share these values to join us.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements.

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