Senior Advisor Secretariat and Programme Support

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Senior Advisor Secretariat and Programme Support - Royal Commission
(Secondment or Fixed term until end of April 2024)

Type:
Secondment or Fixed Term - end of April 24 Hours: Full time

Business Group:
Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19

Lessons Location:
Wellington

The purpose of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons is to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand's preparedness for, and response to, any future pandemic by identifying the lessons learned from New Zealand's response to COVID-19 that should be applied in any future pandemic.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Advisory and Programme Support group in the Secretariat for the Royal Commission.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing programme and business support to the Commissioners and the Royal Commission secretariat on all aspects of the work programme.

On any given day, this might involve preparing written reports, providing progress reports to Ministers and Commissioners, supporting programme management, liaising with the Department of Internal Affairs' shared services, maintaining document management systems, or taking the lead on logistics for multiple engagements.


About You:

Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience are essential.

You will be willing to roll your sleeves up and just do what needs to be done to support the team and the work of the Inquiry.

If you have the following skills and experience, we would love to hear from you:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Sound judgement
  • Outstanding relationship skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • The ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity and demonstrate initiative
  • The ability to work in a fastpaced environment with multiple demands without compromising quality or delivery
  • Experience and understanding of working in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

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