Principal Advisor

**_Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come._**
- Join a tight knit and supportive team
- Busy role with lots of variety
- Stable Government Organisation

**About Us | Ko mātou**

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

**What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe**

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the **Way We Work** at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for usto work for you

**Starting salary: $118,052 - $138,158 + superannuation**

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:

- Balance life and work commitments
- Develop and grow your career (lead projects and initiatives)
- Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
- State of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington
- A supportive, and collaborative working environment where you can be yourself
- Opportunities to join various social groups and networks

Are you a seasoned advisor with a passion for business planning and performance? Stats NZ is seeking a dynamic **Principal Advisor - Planning and Reporting** to play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of our strategic priorities. This critical position offers the opportunity to lead the development and execution of our annual and long-term business plans, working closely with senior leaders and teams across the organization.

**The role | Te tūnga**

The Principal Advisor - Planning and Reporting is part of the **Prioritisation, Resources, and Delivery Business Group**, working alongside **Finance, Strategy**, and the **Enterprise Portfolio Office**. You will play a key role in ensuring that enterprise activities are integrated and aligned, driving cohesive management and monitoring to ensure we are delivering on our strategic objectives.

As part of the **Planning and Reporting team**, you will lead the annual business planning process, ensuring it is fully integrated with our transformation initiatives, core functional strategies, and ongoing activities. You will collaborate with senior leaders, business planning leads, and cross-functional teams to create a robust framework for monitoring and evaluating performance against our multi-year and annual business plans.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide business plans that align with Stats NZ's strategic priorities.
- Work closely with Senior Leaders and teams to ensure planning, reporting, and performance measurement are integrated across the organization.
- Provide expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Governance Committees on business planning, performance monitoring, and resource allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes to enhance operational efficiency and outcomes.
- Coach and develop the Planning and Reporting team, building capability and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

**What you bring | Nōu te rourou**

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience, with at least 10 years of experience in business planning and performance management.
- Expertise in business planning, performance measurement, and evaluation methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering innovative and practical solutions.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex data into compelling stories for diverse audiences.
- Proven success in leading and coaching teams, with a collaborative, results-driven approach.
- Strong knowledge of the public sector environment in New Zealand, including an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to meeting the needs of Māori communities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and planning software, with a focus on advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

**_ You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process._**

**Note to Recruitment Agencies**: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
- Reference #
- 13507
- Posted