Chief Advisor, Digital

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Advisor to support our Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Digital Leadership Team. This pivotal role reports directly to the CDO, and provides expert advice, strategic insights, and leadership to drive delivery of the Ministry's Digital Strategy. The Chief Advisor will
- Provide operational and strategic recommendations based on experience, analysis and intellectual rigour.
- Identify global emerging trends and provide innovation and thought leadership within the digital field.
- Foster effective working relationships across the Ministry, other government agencies, the judiciary, iwi/Māori, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide quality assurance and professional guidance across the group, influencing the focus and priorities of the group.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

You will bring senior management experience in large and complex organisations, including:

- Strategic management of operations, insourced and outsourced, to meet organisational goals
- Proven experience in a senior advisory or strategic role within the digital or technology sector
- Strong understanding of digital transformation and emerging technologies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience in the public sector and understanding of the machinery of government
- Commitment to improving outcomes for the public and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Commitment to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi

**Mō mātou/**About us**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The Digital team are the core group leading the delivery of the Digital Strategic Plan, working closely with the judiciary and our Ministry and sector partners to ensure Justice mahi is best supported, enabled and empowered by digital. Our principles focus on sustainability, planning and continuous improvement, as well as keeping things simple, taking a holistic approach, and looking at the complete lifecycle for a service. The most important principle is that we always place the needs of people at the heart of our mahi.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 4 weeks holiday leave
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $152,510 and $197,536 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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