Lead Advisor Strategy, Operations Standards

3 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

  • New Zealand Government Property Office
  • Permanent position based in Wellington
  • Salary range: $132,417 - $160,472 + Kiwisaver

The Government Property Office is accountable for the strategic leadership of the government's office accommodation portfolio and provisioning for the centralisation of components of the government's property function. The Government Property Office is also responsible for delivering on MBIE's own property strategy as well as providing high-quality property management services to MBIE.

Tenei turanga - About the Role:

The Lead Advisor Strategy, Operations Standards reports to the Head of Strategy and Standards and is responsible for providing high level strategic advice, critical analysis, recommendations, and support for key business decisions on investment strategies and property initiatives. The Advisor provides financial advice and cost benefit analysis of investment options, ensuring they are assessed, prioritised, and monitored to align with the Government Property Office's long-term strategic direction.

The role leads the development and execution of:

  • Operational policy artefacts, i.e. Cabinet papers, business cases.
  • Business operation processes and practices;
  • Property standards that enable agency partners across the government office accommodation portfolio and overall property system uplift.

This role leads a small team in promoting and driving improvements in the Government Property Office business performance and is a trusted and influential advisor to the senior leadership team of the branch.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
  • Considerable experience in the property industry with an advanced understanding of strategy development, Ministerial communications, system wide reporting and investment management, preferably within a government property context.
  • Comprehensive experience and examples of advisory services relating to sector standards for large property portfolios.
  • Comprehensive experience in business operational processes and practices including setting organisational KPI's.
  • A strategic outlook with the intellectual capability to analyse complex issues to deliver new insights and provide advice where needed.
  • Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and develop trust, credibility, buy-in and collaboration with senior leaders, managers, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Excellent, oral, and written communications, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

  • Mahi Tahi - Better Together
  • Maia - Bold and brave
  • Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
  • Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Email Graham Pomeroy at Graham.Pomeroy3@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16720 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday, 6 March.

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