Senior Business Adviser

**Position Title**:Senior Business Adviser

**Team and Group**:Corporate Services

**Position Type**:Permanent, Full Time

**Location**:Wellington CBD office

**Base Salary**: $109,208 - $135,000

**About the opportunity | Nga whakamarama mo te tunga**

In this newly created role - a key advisory role to the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE), Corporate Services, you will help deliver high-quality services to the Ministry. You will work on varied, engaging tasks to advise and deliver across the portfolio, making a real impact.

This collaborative role is a blend of a hands-on advisory and delivery. You'll work closely with the DCE, Corporate Services and the wider ministry where your strong critical thinking and people skills will be key.

The role provides an opportunity to shape the role with the DCE Corporate Services, drive improvements and help evolve how Corporate Services delivers value across the Ministry.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading, facilitating and providing support to initiatives that fall across different parts of the Corporate Services group and across the Ministry
- Working across Corporate Services and the Ministry to identify areas of improvement and work with managers and their teams to make progress in these areas.
- Providing advice and support related to the DCE, Corporate Services responsibilities, such as their role as Integrity Champion and Chief Security Officer, the Ministry's engagements with our internal auditors, business continuity and readiness, and developing advice and recommendations for SLT.
- Taking the lead in problem-solving and supporting the DCE, Corporate Services to ensure that initiatives in the group are set up for success and result in positive outcomes for the Ministry.

**What you'll bring | Te wahi ki a koe**
- Previous experience in a similar role, specifically leading, facilitating and supporting projects and initiatives
- Experience working in the New Zealand public sector and government context
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in working with senior leaders
- Proven ability to work with others at different levels of the organisation to deliver results
- Sound judgment and excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and on several priorities at the same time
- A strong continuous improvement mindset and an ability to bring a pragmatic approach to your work
- Corporate Services experience will be advantageous.

**Salary range | Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau**

The budgeted salary range for this position is $109,208 - $135,000 per annum + KiwiSaver. This is not reflective of the full salary band. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience you bring.

**What we offer | Te wahi ki a matou**

The is a unique opportunity to work closely with a Tier 2 leader, broaden your expertise across diverse areas, and build meaningful connections throughout the wider Ministry.

You'll be joining a small and agile agency with strong values. We maintain a flat structure and strive towards being a high-performing Ministry motivated to achieve success and develop their people. You'll also receive a range of employee benefits including additional Ministry leave days, health and wellbeing benefits and a welcoming range of employee networks.

Join us and be a part of our passionate ministry, shaping the future of transport in New Zealand.

**About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu Waka**

The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand's economy and productivity. The Ministry's values are integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

You must have right to live and work in New Zealand and be based in Wellington or, be ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered**.**

**_ Applications close midnight, Monday 13 October 2025._**
- Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted._