Strategic Governance Advisor

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Puni Kokiri Full time

About Us

At Te Puni Kokiri, we are committed to advancing Maori aspirations and well-being. Our vision is to create a future where all whanau can thrive. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Principal Advisor to lead our governance work programmes and deliver efficient and effective governance services. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of our governance practices, shaping significant decisions and navigating complex governance landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the development and execution of our governance work programmes, ensuring alignment with our Ministry's overarching priorities and objectives.
  • Provide expert governance advice and secretariat support, significantly influencing internal decision-making and boosting operational effectiveness.
  • Lead team capability development, coaching and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality governance and value-adding services.
  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation in governance practices, promoting and implementing best practices throughout Te Puni Kokiri.

About You

You are an energetic, self-motivated Principal Adviser and governance practitioner, known for your agile approach and exemplary customer service in the public sector. Proven leadership skills and experience in leading strategic initiatives and projects in governance sets you apart. You provide expert advice and top-notch secretariat support, skilfully shaping significant decisions and navigating complex governance landscapes.

What We Offer

Te Puni Kokiri offers a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on creating solutions that will help our communities. We provide opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including optical allowance, hauora allowance, and te reo Maori proficiency allowance.



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