Adviser, Governance

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Mo te turanga | About the role**

We are looking for an Adviser, Governance to join our Governance and Executive Services team in the Office of the Board and Chief Executive. This is a new fixed term position through to May 2026, based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

**Mo te turanga | About the role**

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work with Commissioners and Senior Leaders across the organisation who are responsible for making decisions that affect the lives of all New Zealanders.

Drawing on your governance expertise, you will ensure the smooth operation of governance functions that support the Commerce Commission Board, Committees, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

You will ensure connections are made and there is clear visibility across the system through your effective business partnering and relationship management skills. You will be respected across the Commission for your ability to provide advice and assurance to these processes. You'll also use your project management experience to lead an established programme of enterprise projects to fruition.

**He korero mou | About you**

You'll have a solid understanding of how governance systems, frameworks, functions and processes work. You'll be excellent at capturing Board level conversations in high quality minutes and coordinating the flow between the Board and governance committees to ensure governance expectations are met. With excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, you will influence in a supportive and collaborative manner.

You will have project management experience and understanding of project management methodologies in order to deliver key strategic projects. You will be highly organised and confident is working with stakeholders across a variety of projects.

You'll be proactive and solutions-focused and be able to think, write and communicate clearly and concisely with exceptionally high attention to detail. Known for your ability to join the dots you'll be inquisitive with sound critical thinking skills and strategic nous.

**Te wahi mahi | Working here**

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

**Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply**

**_ Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here._

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