Chief Advisor Governance

10 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

We are looking for an experienced and talented public sector professional to be part of a dynamic team navigating some of New Zealand's most pressing policy challenges and fostering system evolution.

Are you a strategic thinker? Can you build and manage effective working relationships? Do you enjoy working collaboratively in a small team and with other agencies to solve problems? Do you have a passion for achieving better outcomes for all New Zealanders?

The Office of the Deputy Chief Executive (ODCE) National Security Group supports the DCE National Security and leadership team with business enablement, planning and performance, governance, risk and assurance, and strategic communications. We are a small and collaborative team working on cross-cutting issues. We offer a dynamic and agile environment for our staff.

The Chief Advisor Governance will improve national security system cohesion as secretariat head for the Security Intelligence Board (SIB) and support the Hazard Review Board (HRB). There is a strong relationship management and advisory focus in this role. They will work to establish the internal governance and risk function within the Group. They develop and deliver a meaningful forward agenda with a focus on accountability, agility, and transparency across common security interests. In times of need they will be prepared to support the Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security (ODESC) function.

What are we looking for?
- experience in a policy or strategically-focused environment supporting governance groups
- a background or interest in national security
- knowledge of government priorities and relevant political context
- sound judgement, organisational and political nous, critical and lateral thinking
- the ability to influence and engage others within and outside the organisation
- excellent communication and organisational skills - persuasive, collaborative and inspiring
- building relationships across the national security community
- leading, coordinating and supporting interagency and external collaboration to support national security objectives
- supporting senior decision-makers by providing quality advice about cross-cutting system-level issues.

**Eligibility requirements**: To be eligible for this position, you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.



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