Strategic Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Strategic Advisor provides strategic advice and assistance to the Chief of Staff, Chief of Defence Force and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) senior leadership team on strategic matters.

You'll be ready and able to respond to the issues of the day, assessing the options at hand and providing recommendations on the best course of action.

You'll be trusted to provide accurate and strategic advice to the Office of the Chief of the Defence Force and the Office of the Minister of Defence.

The Strategic Advisor works in collaboration with Strategic Commitments and Engagement (SCE) Branch and other portfolios as appropriate on the production of military strategic and geo-political advice and messaging in support of both NZDF and Ministerial decision making.

You will have a thorough understanding of the geo-political context of current issues and be able to navigate political sensitivities and foreign affairs implications, negotiating the military and political interface.

The Strategic Advisor works closely with Chief of Staff, Chief of Defence Force and the Chief Advisor Public Affairs to achieve organisational goals and objectives by overseeing and coordinating initiatives consistent with the strategic plan, and Chief of Defence Force's intent and direction.

You will support Defence Public Affairs in responding to media enquiries.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will have the ability to think strategically while bringing together a range of varied policy perspectives, evidence based research and operational considerations.

You will be a confident and clear communicator with excellent relationship management skills and the ability to influence. You will have well developed analysis and critical thinking skills with experience providing advice to senior leaders.

You will also be:

  • Highly capable of providing accurate and strategic advice;
  • Able to tailor your briefings to the audience; providing short and sharp briefings to senior officials that cover the key points;
  • Knowledgeable in the workings of government with experience working with senior management teams and/or Ministers offices; and
  • Tertiary qualified or have the equivalent experience, in politics, international relations, public relations, communications or a related discipline.
Mō mātou | About Us

The purpose of the Office of the Chief of Defence Force (OCDF) is to ensure that the Defence Force is working effectively across Headquarters (NZDF) HQNZDF Command and Executive functions along both Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Portfolio lines.

The OCDF provides direct advice and support to the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) and the Vice Chief of Defence Force (VCDF) that enables timely and effective decision making.

The OCDF provides further support, advice, direction and coordination across the wider organisation through HQNZDF Service and Portfolio branches.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Sunday 5 March 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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