Principal Advisor

11 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Help shape people strategies that make a real difference
- Strategic. Influential. People-focused
- Drive change. Inspire people. Deliver results
- Bring your Stakeholder relationship management experience to this position

We are on the lookout for an exceptional Principal Advisor to provide expert guidance and drive impactful workforce initiatives. This exciting opportunity is a full-time permanent role, based in our Wellington Customhouse.

**About the role | Korero mo te turanga**

The role of the Principal Advisor is to support the Chief People Officer to lead an efficient, effective and future-focused HR function. It plays a central role in supporting the development and alignment of the People Strategy, supporting group-wide planning, influencing a quality delivery discipline and process optimisation, and undertaking research and project delivery.

Operating at a senior advisory level, the role helps ensure strategic clarity, improves coordination across functions, and advances the groups ability to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.

**About You | Ko wai koe**

To be successful as a Principal Advisor you need to be technically proficient in the following:

- Strategic planning and prioritisation.
- Functional integration and coordination.
- Process mapping and optimisation.
- Continuous improvement and system thinking.
- High-quality written communication and brief development.
- Significant experience in a senior HR, strategy, or advisory role, ideally within the public sector.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning processes.
- Strong understanding of HR operating models, governance, and process improvement.
- Experience working with and advising senior leaders.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Public Policy, Organisational Development, or a related field is desirable.

**Working at Customs | Mahi ki te Mana Arai o Aotearoa**

We aim to create a great place to work, where our people have a sense of belonging and the capability and desire to meet our future challenges. We are an organisation that is clear about our mission, and this is underpinned by Te Pou Tokomanawa (the Foundations) and our Whanonga Pono (Values). Our work really matters to the safety and success of New Zealand.

**We care about well-being, personal growth, and job satisfaction, which is supported through**:**

- offering on-the-job training, formal courses and leadership programmes, and the chance to move across diverse roles.
- fostering inclusive and supportive team environment with vibrant social and cultural groups.
- supporting flexible working - talk to us about how we can help you achieve your flexible working goals, within our operational requirements.
- providing discounted health insurance, and free on-site gyms (in some locations).
- Three days of service holidays, in addition to four weeks of annual leave.

**Working for New Zealand Customs**

To join Customs in any role you must be a **New Zealand citizen** or **New Zealand permanent resident** and be able to obtain and maintain an Organisational Security clearance.

**OR**

Because of the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record. Organisational security clearances are mandatory and are conducted by Customs. You will also be required to pass a drug test.

**How to apply**

**Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.

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