Kaitohutohu Matua

Crown Law is seeking a dynamic Chief Advisor to support our Deputy Chief Executive in a key advisory role.
- Work within a highly respected organisation
- 18 months fixed-term (July 2026) or potential of a secondment opportunity
- Wellington based role

Mō mātou - About us
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government in matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand
Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and flexibility, and we pride ourself on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. We strive to put te Tiriti and te ao Māori at the heart of everything we do so having knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation
Mō te Tūranga - About the role
Crown Law is seeking a dynamic Chief Advisor to support our Deputy Chief Executive in a key advisory role. While supporting across the full range of functions, your main initial focus will be on security governance, security risk management, and information management oversight. You will lead our Records Management function and design and implement a new information management strategy
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the DCE with organisational awareness and assurance activities. Working from a base of strong relationship building, you will provide insight and advice on a range of matters and facilitate effective solutions to urgent or ongoing issues, acting as a representative of the DCE when needed
You will also work closely with our Executive Leadership Team, championing collaboration and facilitating the implementation of key decisions while engaging with our talented team of kaimahi and vital stakeholders
Te Whanganui-a-Tara - Wellington
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station
About you
Your strengths lie in your analytical thinking, clear communication, and ability to influence outcomes. With a natural curiosity and passion for public service, you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to high-level decision-making that drives positive change
**To be successful in this role, you will have the following**:

- Be a proactive problem solver, being able to stay ahead of the curve by anticipating complex challenges, and skilfully mitigating potential roadblocks
- Are an agile thinker when under pressure who thrives in fast-paced environments by delivering insightful advice and maintaining composure in ambiguous situations
- Can champion change and innovation, drive transformative initiatives within Crown Law, and can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement that inspires others
- Is an exceptional communicator at all levels, builds strong relationships, and provides trusted counsel to senior leaders through clear, engaging, and insightful communication
- Have an understanding and practical experience of information governance frameworks
- Experience with information management, security, and privacy frameworks, policies, assurance and assessment tools
- Ability to develop policies, frameworks, tools, and training materials to promote a culture of strong information governance and responsible information use

What we offer
- A supportive 'C-suite' management group
- Stimulating and challenging work
- A competitive salary ($155,912 - $190,944)
- Flexible by default, balance life and work commitments
- Five weeks annual leave plus three additional leave days (Crown Law days)

To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand, required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check and be required to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 15 October 2024.
To apply
**Please use the following link**: Kaitohutohu Matua - Chief Advisor
**For a copy of the job description visit**: 2024-Position-Description---Chief-Advisor-(March-2024)(8172434.2).pdf
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