Principal Advisor to The Deputy Chief Executive

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Work closely with the executive leadership team
- Greenfields role supporting development of our future operating model
- Great benefits including free life, income protection and trauma insurances

About the role
Our Principal Advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive of Enterprise Transformation has a real opportunity to influence change within WorkSafe as we continue to transform our operating model and ways of working.
Supporting our Deputy Chief Executive, you'll be part of bringing together a new leadership team within a new group at WorkSafe. This will be an exciting and challenging role, with lots of variety as we find our way. If you're someone who works well with ambiguity and working things out as you go, this will be a great role for you.
What this means in practice, is you'll be turning thinking into doing, helping others who get stuck in the concept phase to find their way through. You'll be someone who can break down strategy into executable work while helping people to understand the bigger picture.

**In this role, you will**:

- Provide direct support the Deputy Chief Executive of Enterprise Transformation, providing a sounding board, insight, judgement, and advice
- Provide leadership to establish the group's purpose, vision and operating cadence
- Ensure relationships across the organisation are maintained and communication clear on behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive
- Offer thought leadership and look for continuous improvement on culture and engagement within the Enterprise Transformation group
- Draft decision papers and briefings for the Board, ELT and governance groups on behalf oof the DCE.

**To be successful, you will bring**:

- A deep understanding of the machinery of government and Crown entities
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, leading critical and sensitive work with strategic implications
- Proven ability to work with senior leaders across the organisation
- An ability to think strategically and analytically
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand
Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $119,774 to $159,698 and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $137,740 to $153,000. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.
About Us
WorkSafe New Zealand, Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator - our vision is that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe. Our people are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our WorkSafe Values - Ngā Mātāpono:

- Whakakotahi - we're united in a strong purpose
- Kōrero mai - we engage meaningfully
- Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.

**We offer a range of benefits including**:

- Free life, trauma and income protection insurances
- Discounts on health insurance and eye care
- Four weeks annual leave plus three days WorkSafe leave
- 15 days sick leave
- $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation, and
- Learning and professional development opportunities

We operate on a flexible by default basis, allowing you and your manager to create a flexible work experience that supports you and the business to succeed.
There are a range of networks you can become part of, such as our Te Rōpū Atuapiko Rainbow Network (we're also Rainbow Tick accredited), Māori Network, WorkSafe Pacific Network and our Kapa Haka group.
COVID-19 Vaccination policy
WorkSafe strongly encourages and supports all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, however our current policy position is that vaccination is not a requirement for employment. Please note that WorkSafe may, if needed, reintroduce a vaccination requirement, or other approaches for managing a significant outbreak.
How to apply
Applications close on 3 April 2023.



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