Kaitohutohu Matua Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor - Office of the Chief Executive and Government Statistician
We're looking for an experienced public servant who wants to take their career forward by broadening their political nous and building their experience working directly with Tier
- 1, 2 and 3 leaders.
Working in a Chief Executive's office you will deepen your experience and expertise in relationship management, risk and issue management, Ministerial engagement, parliamentary processes and the machinery of government.
The opportunity - Senior Advisor and Advisor opportunity
- Working in a fast-paced environment at the heart of the organisation
- Learning and growing in a positive, supportive environment
- Shaping high-quality advice that is provided direct to our Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership team and Ministers
- Utilising your public service experience, your strong communication skills and providing you with the opportunity to learn and enhance your knowledge and understanding of machinery of government

Mō mātou | About Us
At Tatauranga Aotearoa, Stats NZ, our vision is to unleash the power of data to change lives. As New Zealand's official data and statistics agency, we are tasked with leading the way for New Zealand's data future, enabling data-led innovation across society, the economy, and the environment.
Mō te tūnga | The role
As a Senior Advisor working in the Office of the Chief Executive and Government Statistician you will be a motivated and results-driven person who is hardworking, adaptable and approachable. You'll be responsible for a portfolio of work and will provide high-quality advice and insights on a range of matters affecting the organisation to Stats NZ leadership and to our Ministerial offices.

**You will be**:

- shaping advice to our Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership team, our Ministers, and Central Agencies
- helping manage the relationship between Stats NZ and our Ministers and their offices
- taking a strategic view of opportunities and challenges for the Chief Executive and the organisation as a whole
- championing Stats NZ's strategic priorities and direction, both internally and externally
- providing strategic and practical guidance and high-quality advice to the organisation on machinery of government and parliamentary processes (including select committee and the Budget process)

Step 1 - $80,571 to Step 6 - $108,914 and max of $124,651
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who is a natural relationship builder and influencer, who can confidently engage with a wide range of individuals and groups across the organisation, in other government departments and with key external stakeholders.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple, often tight deadlines; and you need to have a knack for keeping across a number of issues at the same time.
You will know what high quality advice looks like and are skilled at translating and presenting complex issues in clear and concise language.
Additional to this, you will need an expert level of understanding of machinery of government and related processes and procedures (or a desire to become an expert).
The role requires familiarity with Te Ao Māori, in order to understand what is required of the organisation to contribute to meaningful work and outcomes for Māori, iwi and hapū.
Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe? | What is in it for you?
You'll be joining an inclusive environment where people, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion or background are supported to be able to do their best work. This includes:

- Opportunity to develop and grow your career
- Flexible working - balance life and work commitments across your 37.5 hour work week
- An active social club
- Exciting and meaningful work that makes a difference to Aotearoa

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

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