Senior Advisor to Group Manager Border Operations

3 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About Customs
At Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa | New Zealand Customs Service, it's our people that make the difference.
Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa | New Zealand Customs Service is a welcome home and a welcome here. People are at the heart of what we do. We believe compliance should be easy to do and hard to avoid. We are here to protect and promote Aotearoa New Zealand through world class border management.
Our values
We do what's right | Te Ara Tika
We are guardians | Kaitiakitanga
We value people | He Tāngata
We look forward | Pae Tawhiti
What we offer
- Opportunity to learn on the job - Customs operates across a broad range of the border continuum, so you will have the opportunity to learn about how the oldest government department contributes directly to the prosperity and safety of New Zealand.
- 20 days annual leave.
- 3 days PAID leave between Christmas and New Year, however, if you are rostered to work those days you can take them at another mutually agreed time.
- Unspecified sick leave after 2 years of continuous service.
- Continuity of service if you move from another Public sector organisation (without break of service/redundancy).
- Full uniform provided if required, as well as tools of trade (phone, laptop)
- Discounted Health insurance through Southern Cross.
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- Vision assistance - re-imbursement up to $300 every 2 years.
- Kiwisaver employee subsidy of 3% on top of base salary.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor to join the New Zealand Customs Border Operations Group.
The Border Operations group is the largest of the operational groups within Customs. This group is responsible for all Airport, Cargo, Mail and some Port activities nationwide and for most of the public it is the face of Customs. Its purpose is to facilitate the legitimate process of international travel and trade while protecting the border from risk goods and people.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi I About this role
The Senior Advisor will support the Group Manager, Border Operations in their strategic leadership of the Border Operations Group and will be an active member of the Border Operations Leadership Team.
Using their broad experience and understanding of policy and operational issues the Senior Advisor will provide high quality, effective advice and judgement. Additionally, the Senior Advisor will contribute to the successful delivery of cross-government initiatives, actively monitor and follow up on required actions on behalf of the Group Manager, and represent the Group Manager's views when required.
Ko wai koe I About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate political awareness, is able to build and sustain credibility and trust with senior managers, strong interpersonal and communications skills, and displays strength in achieving timely results and outcomes.
This is a senior position and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in strategic thinking, developing and implementing strategies. You will lead and facilitate strategic discussions within the organisation as well as work collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders.
Being skilled at understanding and analysing strategic information (both financial and non
- financial), and the ability to communicate complex information to wide ranging audiences at all levels will ensure you are able to engage confidently across a wide range of issues. As a self-starter you will be adept at anticipating possible issues, take an idea and run with it, and be comfortable at 'working in the grey'.
A security clearance to 'Secret' level may be required for this position.
The salary for the position is $114,481 to $154,885. Mid-point or competent for the range is $134,683.
Applications close Sunday 4th June at 5pm.

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