Principal Advisor

4 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Principal Advisor - Operational Policy - Kaitohutohu Mātāmua
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 from ages 7 to 74.
**He angitūtanga**: About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Principal Advisor to lead, manage and contribute to varied work that crosses operational policy and implementation design.
Previous experience working in government in a policy and/or operational policy environment, particularly in administration of legislation and/or investment programmes is highly desirable.
Given the technical nature of the role, tertiary policy experience is highly desirable.
- Operational policy advice: provide advice on the interpretation of policy for colleagues and the sector, support drafting secondary legislation, draft contract conditions, and critically assess policy proposals to provide implementation advice
- Plan and 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.

Policy and Implementation Group
The Policy and Implementation Group has two teams, Operational Policy and Policy Implementation. The teams work across a shared work programme and team members are assigned initiatives based on capacity and capability rather than team.
He kōrero mōu - The skills we look for
In addition to relevant policy and implementation design experience, we look out for how you:

- Tackle challenging problems - understand complex and ambiguous concepts and situations, and think critically
- Collaborate - Thrive in a busy, tight-knit and collaborative team environment
- Build trusted relationships - with colleagues and stakeholders; to understand impacts, improve policies and processes, and to negotiate and influence
- Take initiative - proactively identify options to deliver effective solutions on time
- Develop and learn - Actively seek input and feedback
- Write well - clear, concise, plain English is essential for the role.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**: What's in it for you?
- A fun and supportive group
- Three additional (TEC Days) leave days.
- A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme.
- A motivated and supportive leadership team and manager, keen to make the most of your skill set.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono**: How to Apply
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to permanently 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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