Kaitohutohu Whakarae Chief Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Leadership of new role for central government
Strategic, cross-agency focus
High profile work
Full time fixed term/secondment role for 8 months


This is a pivotal position leading implementation of the proposed Spatial Planning Act (SPA), including coordination of central government's new role in regional spatial planning.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

The Government has recently agreed to establish the Spatial Planning Board (SPB), an interdepartmental executive board, from 1 July 2023.

The SPB is responsible for governing the implementation of the SPA. The SPB repurposes the existing Strategic Planning Reform Board, which has been responsible for the development of the SPA.

The SPA is a key component of the current Resource Management Reforms and works in tandem with the proposed Natural and Built Environments Act.

The SPA provides for the development and implementation of long-term, strategic spatial planning across New Zealand through the development of regional spatial strategies (RSS).

RSS will set out a vision and objectives for a region's development and change over a 30-year-plus time span and integrate planning across different legislative frameworks associated with the management of the natural and built environment.

As part of governing the implementation of the SPA, the SPB's responsibilities include:

  • coordinating central government's input into regional planning to support the central government appointee to each Regional Planning Committee,
- monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the SPA, and
- supporting the overall transition and implementation of the new regime.


The SPB will comprise Chief Executives from central government agencies (the exact membership will be announced shortly by the Public Services Commission) and will be supported by a unit hosted by the Ministry for the Environment.

The SPB reports to the Minister for the Environment.

We are looking for a Chief Advisor to work closely alongside the Executive Director to support the Board in advancing its implementation role and to establish the new support unit.

You will provide strategic leadership and advice across the SPB's responsibilities, including in the development of an overarching vision, implementation strategy and associated work programme.

You will play a key leadership role in collaborating with agencies right across central government to ensure there is collective understanding and ownership of these deliverables and the ability to deliver all-of-government contributions to regional planning committees.

This is a fixed term / secondment role specifically designed to provide leadership and support over the new Board's establishment phase, while permanent appointments are being made to key leadership positions within the support unit.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

expert leadership, management and change-management experience
a deep understanding of implementation policy relating to spatial planning, resource management, infrastructure and development, and of the systems, sectors and actors involved
experience leading and delivering complex policy work programmes across government, involving external partners and stakeholders, and an ability to understand complex information and distil key messages for decision-makers
highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and confidence to challenge the status quo
understanding how policy changes impact people on the ground
commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori
intellectually sharp, capable, and agile you will lead, influence and manoeuvre through complex political situations effectively
political savvy in terms of tact, discretion and diplomacy

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $216,313 to $263,495 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.


Rā Katinga | Applications close:
End of Wednesday 14 June, 2023

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