Adviser - Crown Entity Monitoring

Join the Crown Entity Monitoring Team and the Investment

& Monitoring Group
- Development and progression opportunities
- Energetic & supportive team | Flexible WFH days
- Additional leave allowances
- Wellington
based | Scenic waterfront offices on Queens Wharf | Perm Full Time
This is a great opportunity to build on your existing experience from within
the public sector or start your career in the public sector, by joining a fun,
cohesive and supportive team that works hard to support our Crown entities in
being the best they can be.

He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | About Ministry of Transport
At Te Manatū
Waka, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which
maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We are a small
agency with approximately 300 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.

Te Manatū Waka
is the system leader for the whole of the transport sector whether it's on
land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. Transport plays
a pivotal role in providing liveable cities and thriving regions. Some of our
important mahi includes improving road safety outcomes, reducing transport
emissions, enabling emerging aviation technologies and providing strategic
direction on future transport infrastructure investments.

Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity
This is
a great opportunity to be a part of meaningful work that has a direct impact on
the lives of New Zealanders. We have a collegial team culture and supportive manager,
within a small friendly government agency located on Wellington's scenic
waterfront.
The Crown
Entity Monitoring team leads the Ministry's monitoring, governance and
assurance functions relating to the transport Crown entities (Waka Kotahi NZ
Transport Agency, Maritime NZ, Civil Aviation Authority, Transport Accident
Investigation Commission, City Rail Link Ltd and Auckland Light Rail Ltd). We advise
Ministers on the governance and performance of these entities, and on appointments
to the entity boards. The team also has the responsibility for guiding entities
through their periodic fees and funding reviews. All team members engage
regularly with senior leaders within both the Ministry and the Crown entities,
as well as directly with Ministers.
You will
be joining a lively and friendly team who truly believe in their mahi to help Crown
entities succeed and deliver the best possible outcomes for New Zealanders.
This adviser
role will be mainly focussed on board appointments, helping Ministers to find
the best people to lead and govern our Crown entities. Your key
responsibilities will include.
- Searching

transport Crown entity boards
writing Cabinet papers to progress appointments through the Cabinet Committee
and Cabinet process
- Building positive relationships with board chairs, the Minister's office
and other nomination and appointing agencies
- Contributing to team and Ministry planning processes, and to the
development of strategies and work programmes
- Developing
and maintaining a good understanding of the principles and practices relating
to governance and Crown entity monitoring
- Responding
to Ministerial requests, Parliamentary questions and requests for information
under the Official Information Act.
Te wāhi ki a koe | What
you'll bring
- An

understanding of the machinery of government
- Good
interpersonal and relationship skills and the ability to confidently engage
- Attention
to detail and effective planning and organisational skills
- Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal
- Previous
experience or exposure to the public sector and/or transport sector is
desirable but not essential
Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
- Friendly,

supportive and flexible work environment, including flexible days working from
home
- Development
and promotional opportunities, including regular knowledge sharing sessions
within the team, the Ministry and across the public sector
- The
opportunity to get involved in wider Ministry projects
- Additional
Ministry leave days and volunteer day
- A
range of health and wellbeing benefits including wellbeing days and annual
wellness payment
- Laptop,
mobile and WFH equipment
- Modern
offices located on Wellington's scenic waterfront wharf with collaborative
working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
- A
welcoming employee network such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow
networks as well as the PSA and Eco GroupsWe encourage
identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that
we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a
workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of
belonging.
For any support

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary
range for the role is $69,507 - $102,931. The salary offered will be based on your
skills and experience.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How
to apply
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