Senior Manager

3 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand H2R Consulting Full time

**Location**:
Wellington

Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Reference:
696896

**Extensive knowledge of the machinery of government in relation to investment management and business cases.**

**Leadership and autonomy. Varied and meaningful work. Opportunities for growth. Fun - with a flexible lifestyle focus.**

To be considered for this position you will have established yourself as a successful specialist in the public sector, understanding the machinery of government and the intricacies of ministerial and executive decision making. Alongside your strong commercial savvy, you will be experienced in government products and business cases - promoting evidence-based and pragmatic decision making with extensive knowledge of the machinery of government in relation to investment management.
- Variety of work of national significance/ across diverse sectors
- Utilise your skills and networks across central government
- Challenge yourself and be rewarded
- Support the leadership of the Wellington office with genuine opportunities for growth

The focus of the Senior Manager / Lead Consultant is to utilise their own industry strengths, network and knowledge to confidently lead programmes of work, that will add significant value to Rationale’s clients, partners and New Zealand as a whole.
The work will be varied, challenging and rewarding - bringing people together to resolve problems for the public sector and delivering value for clients and their communities.
The role will make a positive impact on the growth of Rationale and the overall wellbeing of the team, ensuring Rationale are meeting their overarching commitment - to improve the lives of New Zealanders through evidence based-decision making.
Rationale is an independent advisory company that helps government and business leaders make great investment decisions. Their focus is, and has always been, on improving lives and places for people and helping organisations make evidence-based decisions.

Rationale is looking for the right person to take up this newly created senior role in their vibrant and growing Wellington office.

**About You**

You will have a strong record of delivering programmes of strategic transformational change. Familiarity and experience with strategic financial and economic analysis and modelling will be particularly advantageous but not restrictive.

Rationale is committed to enhancing the partnership relationship envisaged with Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ Treaty of Waitangi. As part of this commitment they uphold and integrate Te Ao Māori values, in particular with respect to the use of of mātauranga Māori. Your own experience and knowledge working and developing programmes that integrate Te Ao Māori will help broaden the team’s approach.

You will have a high EQ with the ability to draw people in and engage all levels of stakeholders. You’ll be able to confidently connect, inspire and work collaboratively with people, delivering reliable quality outputs on time - every time. In particular, we are looking for someone experienced in coaching and people leadership.

It is essential that you are a highly skilled critical thinker and problem solver, and understand the macro and micro perspectives, with the ability to interpret through complexities and ‘cut to the chase’ when required.

**What skills do we need?**
- 10+ years’ experience working alongside or within Central Government
- Tertiary qualification with evidence of additional learning or relevant work experience
- Central government products and comprehension of the machinery of New Zealand Government
- Understand and advise for ministerial and executive decision making
- Established central government networks
- Treasury investment management & budgeting processes
- Experience working in programmes involving integration of Te Ao Māori
- Strategy & operating model development
- Strategic financial and economic analysis
- Transformational & organisational change management
- Communication and engagement.

**What’s on offer?**

**Career Potential** Rationale’s services and client base are constantly evolving and so are the career opportunities. Rationale is committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of the team.
**Attractive Remuneration and Benefits** Entrepreneurial in nature, Rationale offers competitive salary, unique benefits, along with potential company directorship and ownership.
**Whānau** The Rationale team is like whānau - people are their biggest asset. Rationale looks after their employees, their families and loved ones. They regularly celebrate achievements, both in and out of work.
**Supportive Environment** Wellbeing is important. Whether you want to take a leap forward in your career or tackle personal challenge, they’ll support you all the way. This is a significant role with a national perspective alongside inspirational workmates. Rationale offers a fully flexible work environment, supportive work hubs, and interesting work around

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