Principal / Lead Advisor, Covid-19 Rcoi Team

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Expression of Interest**:
Principal / Lead Advisor, COVID-19 RCOI Team
(Fixed Term or Secondment to June 2024)
The Government has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lessons Learned from Aotearoa New Zealand's Response to COVID-19 That Should Be Applied in Preparation for a Future Pandemic.
The purpose of the inquiry is to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand's preparedness for, and response to, any future pandemic by identifying those lessons learned from New Zealand's response to COVID-19 that should be applied in preparation for any future pandemic.
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) will support the Inquiry by co-ordinating the All-of-Government input and facilitating and supporting DPMC's input.
The work will commence in early February 2023 and report back at the end of June 2024.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is a newly created fixed term or secondment role for the duration of the Inquiry. This role sits within a small, dedicated team reporting directly to the Executive Director.
The Principal / Lead Advisor will be responsible for the oversight and co-ordination for either the all-of-government input or the DPMC internal input to the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Further detail is available in the attached position description.

Ko wai koe | About you
Prior experience in a COVID-19 response environment would be beneficial for context, but not essential. At a senior level with a public service background, you will have highly developed analytical and writing skills, and extensive experience in leading policy advice to Ministers.
You will be able to provide insight and advice on a range of strategic and operational matters, together with the ability to communicate complex issues and concepts succinctly.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply
Please register your expression of interest by submitting your CV by 5pm, Friday 27th January 2023.



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