Strategic Advice Lead

9 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The secret to our success is our people. While we are ordinary people, we are not all the same. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we consider it a strength. Join us and work at the heart of national security to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.

Do you have
- a strong interest in and knowledge of national security and/or cyber security issues?
- a problem-solving mind-set?
- the ability to think strategically and anticipate/mitigate potential risks?

The NCSC has a newly created opportunity for an experienced leader who is capable of offering vision, practical guidance, and implementation in a dynamic and stimulating environment at the forefront of New Zealand's national security.

The Strategic Advice Lead identifies issues and opportunities that may impact the delivery of the NCSC strategic plan and works across the NCSC to provide timely advice on topics of significance.

In this stimulating role, you will lead a team of policy and advice specialists to enable the strategic and system-level performance of the GCSB's cyber security functions. Your team assists NCSC leaders in making complex decisions and takes a central role in all-of-NCSC work streams where input across the directorate is required.

As a leader, you'll be responsible for directing your team to execute their mission objectives and delivery outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for a broad range of tasks that includes:

- Overseeing and approving briefings and advice to NCSC leaderships
- Overseeing NCSC reporting on strategic matters
- Co-ordinating inputs to GCSB reports and reviews and
- Working with the NCSC Executive and Senior Leadership Group to drive improvements and deliver outcomes

Your expertise and skills in the following areas will be fundamental to your success in the following areas will be fundamental to your success:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant area such as public policy, social sciences, arts or law
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of leadership experience in a similar role within a complex medium-to-large organisation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to successfully engage with a diverse range of people at all levels within an organisation, internally and externally

  • Advisor - Strategic Advice

    3 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Advisor - Strategic Advice, Six Month Contract - Do you enjoy working on matters of significant public interest? - 6 months fixed term Mō te Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata - About the Office of the Ombudsman The Ombudsman helps New Zealanders in their dealings with government agencies. We handle complaints against government agencies, review decisions...

  • Senior Advisor, Strategic Advice Team

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō te Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata - About the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman works with his staff to help New Zealanders in their dealings with government agencies. The focus is on handling complaints against government agencies, undertaking investigations and inspections, and encouraging good administration. The Chief Ombudsman is independent and...

  • Strategic Finance Lead

    7 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    A career with MBIE will offer you interesting, varied and meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders. Discover a career with purpose at MBIE - Key, senior advisor position within a growing work-programme within Corporate Services, Finance & Enablement (CSFE) - Leadership and strategy orientated role - Champion transformation...

  • Strategic Finance and Management Account Lead

    7 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Strategic Management and Financial Accounting Lead Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group Immediate start for a 6 month Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team. In this critical role, you will play a key part in providing financial leadership in executing strategic and...

  • Manager Technical Advice

    4 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Type: Permanent - Hours: 40 - Location: Wellington - Business Group: Operations - Salary: $121,437 (85%) - $142,867 (100%) - $157,154 (110%) Ko wai mātou | About us Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a...

  • Strategic Māori Crown Relations Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Company OverviewNew Zealand Government is a forward-thinking organization that values strong leadership and effective delivery. Our team is committed to progressing historical Treaty settlements and administering key Acts.SalaryThe estimated salary for this role is between $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. Job DescriptionWe are seeking...

  • Lead Strategic Advisor, Historic Claims

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **About MSD** The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and...

  • Advisor Strategic Programmes and Advice

    7 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Type**: PermanentHours: Full timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Hapai HaporiBranch: Service Delivery and Operations Salary: $72,060 - $96,681 Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwiWith your basket and my basket the people will thrive. Do you want to support the delivery of Lottery and Crown funds to hāpori (communities), hapū and iwi? This is...

  • Director Technical Advice and Analytics

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Role Title: Director Technical Advice and Analytics - Type: Permanent - Hours: Full-time - Location: Wellington - Business Group: Operations - Salary: $149,374 (85%) - $175,734 (100%) - $193,307 (110%) Ko wai mātou | About us The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity...

  • Strategic Change Lead

    1 month ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Work organisation wide, on transformative enterprise projects - Lead our change management practice - Work on (and in) the organisation to lead change - Drive change within the organisation to deliver outcomes through your expertise in change management. _ Our purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon...

  • Senior Advisor, Strategic Policy

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Senior Policy Advisor, Strategic Policy Wellington-based 24-month fixed term position - Help shape the future of New Zealand's emergency management system. - Use your strategic policy skills to understand and provide advice on the big policy questions for emergency management. - Provide policy advice to government during and after emergencies. We have an...

  • General Manager, Evidence and Advice

    5 days ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

    Shape New Zealand's climate future: Join us as General Manager, Evidence and Advice Are you passionate about driving impactful change through evidence-based policy? The Climate Change Commission is looking for a visionary and dynamic General Manager to lead and inspire innovation. In this role, you will steer the development and implementation of a...

  • General Manager, Evidence and Advice

    5 days ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

    Shape New Zealand's climate future: Join us as General Manager, Evidence and Advice Are you passionate about driving impactful change through evidence-based policy? The Climate Change Commission is looking for a visionary and dynamic General Manager to lead and inspire innovation. In this role, you will steer the development and implementation of a...

  • General Manager, Evidence and Advice

    1 week ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    General Manager, Evidence and Advice at Climate Change Commission, Wellington Shape New Zealand's climate future: Join us as General Manager, Evidence and Advice Are you passionate about driving impactful change through evidence-based policy? The Climate Change Commission is looking for a visionary and dynamic General Manager to lead and inspire innovation....

  • Principal Advisor, Strategic Communications

    6 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Join an organisation that helps guide climate action in Aotearoa - Provide communications and engagement leadership to support a busy work programme - Inclusive and collaborative culture He kōrero mō mātou | About us He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission is an independent Crown entity that drives climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide...

  • Strategic Advisor

    7 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Jacksonstone & Partners Full time

    **Long Term Plans & Budget Bids.** **Provide Costing, modelling & advice.** **12 mth fixed term role.** Our client is a major central government entity, looking for an experienced Strategic Financial Analyst with a depth of costing and modelling skills to join the team. Your focus will be to: - Provide strategic finance advice and analysis across the...

  • General Manager, Evidence And Advice

    7 days ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

    Shape New Zealand's climate future: Join us as General Manager, Evidence and Advice Are you passionate about driving impactful change through evidence-based policy? The Climate Change Commission is looking for a visionary and dynamic General Manager to lead and inspire innovation. In this role, you will steer the development and implementation of a...

  • General Manager, Evidence And Advice

    7 days ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

    Shape New Zealand's climate future: Join us as General Manager, Evidence and Advice Are you passionate about driving impactful change through evidence-based policy? The Climate Change Commission is looking for a visionary and dynamic General Manager to lead and inspire innovation. In this role, you will steer the development and implementation of a...

  • General Manager, Evidence And Advice

    7 days ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

    Shape New Zealand's climate future: Join us as General Manager, Evidence and Advice Are you passionate about driving impactful change through evidence-based policy? The Climate Change Commission is looking for a visionary and dynamic General Manager to lead and inspire innovation. In this role, you will steer the development and implementation of a...

  • Strategic Communications Partner

    4 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Do you like driving impact? Connecting people? Telling stories? And making a difference? We've got a unique opportunity for a permanent Strategic Communications Partner to join our awesome communications team. **In this role, you'll**: - be a communications super star who is confident dealing with the media, identifying proactive opportunities and risk; -...