Senior Advisor

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Senior Advisor, Policy & Implementation - Kaitohutohu Matua, Whakatinana Kaupapahere
Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - supporting New Zealanders to have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives.
If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training; we invest over $3 billion a year in tertiary education and careers systems and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders.
**He angitūtanga**: About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Advisor Policy & Implementation to work closely with others to lead, manage and contribute to varied work that crosses operational policy and implementation design. The Senior Advisor role includes:

- Operational policy advice: critically assess policy proposals to provide implementation advice and provide advice on the interpretation of policy for colleagues and the sector
- Planning to deliver: Plan and scope work, meet deadlines, identify risks and issues, and collaborate with other teams to ensure coordinated implementation
- Communication: Seek decisions and keep everyone in the loop; draft memos, guidelines, website content, and presentations; use effective communication tactics to manage change.

He kōrero mōu - Skills we look for
In addition to directly relevant experience, we look out for how you:

- Build trusted relationships - with colleagues and stakeholders; to understand impacts, improve policies and processes, and to negotiate and influence
- Tackle challenging problems - understand complex and ambiguous concepts and situations, and think critically
- Take initiative - motivated and pro-active, great at taking the lead to figure out a way forward
- Collaborate - Thrive in a busy, tight-knit and collaborative team, group and organisation
- Write well - clear, concise, plain English is essential for the role.

We welcome experienced applicants from a range of backgrounds, which could include public policy, operational strategy, operational delivery and more. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential.
**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**: What's in it for you
- A fun and supportive group
- Three additional (TEC Days) leave days at Christmas
- A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave
- A motivated, supportive manager and leadership team, keen to make the most of your skill set
- Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
- A focus on career development and internal opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $93,327 - $109,797 + 3% KiwiSaver depending on demonstrable skills and experience.
**Me pēhea te tuku tono**: How to Apply
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.


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