Principal Advisor Governance

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Principal Advisor - Governance
Principal Advisor - Governance
- Monitoring & Crown Ownership
- Join the Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, Monitoring & Crown Ownership team
- Your work is critical to the TEC's role as steward of the tertiary system
- Flexible working options available

If you're looking for your “why,” then come and join us at Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua. We genuinely believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and careers systems and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

**Monitoring & Crown Ownership Aroturuki me ngā Rawa Karauna**:
The Monitoring and Crown Ownership team undertakes a wide range of functions that together ensure accountability for the more than $3 billion that TEC invests each year, as well as supporting the tertiary providers we fund to build their capability and support their learners to succeed.
About the Role / He angitūtanga
The Kaitohutohu Mātāmua - Aroturuki me ngā Rawa Karauna, Principal Advisor Monitoring & Crown Ownership (Governance) is a key leadership role within the team, with primary responsibility for planning and delivering a work programme to monitor and enhance governance capability across the sector. This includes managing the process via which the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills appoints members to councils of universities, wānanga, Te Pukenga, and workforce development councils, as well undertaking activities to support and promote good governance practices.
The Principal Advisor works closely with the rest of the Monitoring and Crown Ownership (MCO) leadership group and the wider team to support and as needed, lead the monitoring of overall organisational performance, risk, and viability of tertiary education institutions. This overarching view is critical to the TEC's role as steward of the tertiary system, and will draw on your governance insights and expertise, as well as experience in organisational capability monitoring.
What will you be doing?
As a leader within the MCO team you will also be responsible for driving a continuous approach across frameworks, systems, and processes to ensure the TEC effectively and efficiently delivers on its functions.
- Develop and lead the delivery of TEC's governance work programme, including assessing sector governance capability and gaps, planning, and delivering events and providing support to enhance sector governance.
- Contributing to and leading key projects and programmes of work to ensure TEC delivers on its responsibilities to monitor the financial and organizational performance of tertiary education institutions and manages Crown risks.
- Providing robust advice and reporting to the TEC's senior management, Board, and the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills.
- Providing a key link between the TEC's monitoring work and other functions, supporting the TEC's teams focused on investment and learner success.

What we are looking for / He kōrero mōu
We are looking for people who bring a mix of skills and experience.
- Governance: You will bring to the role proven expertise in governance, and in particular public sector governance and appointments.
- Initiative: Energy, drive, and the passion to add value in a high-pressure environment are key. You will be a ‘doer' as well as a leader, and enjoy working in a high performing, high paced team environment.
- Monitoring: Experience and expertise in organisational monitoring approaches, with financial performance monitoring experience also desirable.
- Relationship Skills: First rate communication and relationship management skills, and a gift for building strong relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and maintaining and leveraging networks.
- Leadership: Management and leadership skills, and a passion for coaching and mentoring.
- Cultural awareness: You are committed to building your cultural competencies and deepening your understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Networking: Existing, well-established professional networks and familiarity with the tertiary education sector are desirable.

What's in it for you? Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou?
- An opportunity to work with a high performing and passionate team in an area that is important to the sector, the Commission, and ministers.
- Three additional (TEC Days) leave days.
- A range of benefits including flexible working options and a wellness programme.
- A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set.
- A focus on career development and internal opportunities.

Remuneration
The salary range for this position starts from $128,000, up to $150,000 depending on demonstrable skills and experience.
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 o



  • Wellington City, New Zealand Fire and Emergency Full time

    This is an opportunity for a Principal Advisor to contribute to the effective governance and operation of a crown entity in a newly created role. As the Principal Advisor, you will lead governance processes that drive the effective and efficient operations and your expertise will shape strategic decisions and ensure alignment across the organization's...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor - Governance Principal Advisor - Governance - Monitoring & Crown Ownership - Join the Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, Monitoring & Crown Ownership whānau - Your work is critical to the TEC's role as steward of the tertiary system - Flexible working options available If you're looking for your “why,” then come and join us at Te Amorangi...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Wellington Type: Contract Reference: 795953 H2R Technology is supporting a large Public Sector Organisation recruit a Principal Information Governance Advisor for a 12 month hourly rate based contract. In this role you will work closely alongside the Senior Information Governance Advisor and Principal Māori Data Governance Advisor to...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor - GovernancePrincipal Advisor - Governance Monitoring & Crown Ownership Join the Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, Monitoring & Crown Ownership whānau Your work is critical to the TEC's role as steward of the tertiary system Flexible working options availableIf you're looking for your "why," then come and join us at Te Amorangi Mātauranga...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

    Location:WellingtonType:ContractReference:795953H2R Technology is supporting a large Public Sector Organisation recruit a Principal Information Governance Advisor for a 12 month hourly rate based contract.In this role you will work closely alongside the Senior Information Governance Advisor and Principal Māori Data Governance Advisor to establish an...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Aporei | Principal AdvisorMana Whakahaere | GovernanceTe Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori DevelopmentAre you an amazing Principal Advisor who has a strong desire to help whānau thrive?Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a Principal Advisor who is eager to develop their leadership capability and experience, while also supporting the...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Statistics New Zealand Full time

    **Principal Advisor x2 - Office of the Chief Executive and Government Statistician** Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. - People are at the heart of our work - engage, empower, develop, and support them to succeed - Bring your machinery of...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Wellington Type: Contract Reference: 795955 H2R Technology is supporting a large Public Sector Organisation recruit a Principal Māori Data Governance Advisor for a 12 month hourly rate based contract. In this role you will work closely alongside the Principal and Senior Information Governance Advisor to establish a Enterprise Information...


  • Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Absolute IT Recruitment Specialists Full time

    Wellington Central- Digital- Enhance our existing models and frameworks- Full Time- Contracting- 24 Jul 2023Join Our Team as a Principal Information Governance AdvisorAre you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of information governance in the public sector? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Information Governance...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand Full time

    Principal Advisor Governance - Wellington - Permanent Emergency Services, Government (Government & Defence) Find job satisfaction in a role that allows you to see real changes in a fun and inclusive workplace with visible, supportive leadership at all levels.Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role:Board and Ministerial Services is a small but highly visible...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Are you an expert in governance and secretariat support? Do you want to use your skills to help shape the direction of the future Children and Young People's Commission and make real change for the mokopuna of Aotearoa and? We want to hear from you Tono maiMō mātou / About usThis new role will play a key part in the Children and Young People's Commission...


  • Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Alpha Recruitment NZ Full time

    PositionPrincipal Governance AdvisorDivisionThe Johnson GroupJob TypePermanentLocationWellington - CentralRef#MTH61040Posted30 May 2023Close off9 June 2023Our client is looking for an experienced Governance professional to oversee their strategic performance and effectiveness of the organization. You will be working closely with the Governance Manager to...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Provide intellectual and people leadership for the development and delivery of high-quality advice on governance and board membership - Support and drive Governments key objectives for board appointments such as diversity of board membership and developing the governance pipeline - Fixed term until 30 June 2024 Mō mātou | About Us Here at Te Tai Ōhanga -...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

    _Provide intellectual and people leadership for the development and delivery of high-quality advice on governance and board membership _ - _Support and drive Governments key objectives for board appointments such as diversity of board membership and developing the governance pipeline_ - _ Fixed term until 30 June 2024_ **Mō mātou | About Us** Here at...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Wellington Type: Contract Reference: 795954 H2R Technology is supporting a Public Sector Organisation recruit a Senior Advisor Information Governance for a 12 month hourly rate based contract. In this role you will work closely alongside the Principal Information Governance Advisor and Principal Māori Data Governance Advisor to establish a...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

    Location:WellingtonType:ContractReference:795954H2R Technology is supporting a Public Sector Organisation recruit a Senior Advisor Information Governance for a 12 month hourly rate based contract.In this role you will work closely alongside the Principal Information Governance Advisor and Principal Māori Data Governance Advisor to establish a Enterprise...

  • Principal Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Calling all Principal Advisors **Your new company** **Your new role** - Provide expert advice and guidance on carbon emissions to support the government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. - Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon emissions across the agency’s operations. - Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Full time

    A newly established function within the government delivering high quality technical advice and support across a range of assurance work streams. - Build trust and credibility across the organisation and wider government organisations - Providing assurance across the property portfolio of government - Contribute to exciting project work The Principal...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time

    Principal Advisor | Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, Strategy and Performance, Te Pou Rangatōpū - Permanent, full-time - Wellington Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of Education At the Ministry of Education, we work together...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

    Principal Advisor | Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, Strategy and Performance, Te Pou Rangatōpū - Permanent, full-time - Wellington Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of Education At the Ministry of Education, we work...