Principal Advisor, Office of The Deputy

3 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Busy team providing key business advice and support
- Permanent full-time role based in Wellington
- Salary midpoint of $136,833, actual salary dependent on your experience

We are looking for a Principal Advisor to join our Office of the Deputy Director General within the System Performance & Monitoring Directorate. We ensure that the Deputy Director General's workflow and responsibilities are proactively managed and ensure the timely coordination and delivery of our work programme and key deliverables.
In this role you will provide strategic business support to the Directorate to help ensure the quality and consistency of advice, services, and practices. Core responsibilities include leading the Directorates government accountability reporting and monitoring activities, and provision of high-quality advice to support decision makers. Your business understanding and system perspective will aid you in working collaboratively with the manager and other staff, to contribute to the leadership and operations of the team and Directorate.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Significant experience managing process that underpin the operations of the public sector environment, including Cabinet and parliamentary processes, appropriation and budget, and development of accountability products.
- Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to write well and provide robust advice and recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining an environment focussed on continuous improvement to enhance Directorate performance.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written particularly business writing and reporting.
- Proven ability to identify and manage risk, alerting management to potential problems/risks well in advance and proposing solutions effectively and consistently.
- Knowledge and experience of governance and frameworks/models for planning and reporting.

Ko wai mātou - About Us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

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