Senior Advisor

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**

This is a full-time permanent role.

Based in Auckland, the Senior Advisor - Business Continuity Emergency Management works within the BCM/EM team to develop and build the Ministry's capability in business continuity and emergency management and contributes to the Ministry's ability to respond to disruptive events.

Your ability to establish positive, consultative style working relationships with people at all levels is a key success factor for this role. Together with managers and senior leaders, you'll facilitate the process of developing, implementing and embedding the Ministry's business continuity management arrangements.

You'll be involved in developing and testing arrangements within the Ministry, and its external relationships, to ensure that plans are appropriate, tested and referred to in response to potential disruptive events.

Your ability to critically assess and provide credible suggestions is a key element of the role. The ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and build capability in others to respond is also important.

Key elements of the role include:

- Establish and maintain the Ministry's resilience and continuity capability.
- Coordinate and enhance the Ministry's ability to respond to disruptive events.
- Be a responsive partner to the Ministry's senior leadership.
- Represent the Business Continuity and Emergency Management operations in northern parts of the country.
- For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here_ _Senior Advisor_

**About you | Mohou ake**

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to build effective relationships and credibility with internal customers at all levels across the Ministry and other government agencies. You will be someone who cares about emergency management and business continuity and can inspire others to feel the same.

You will also offer:

- High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to be calm in high pressure situations.
- A highly organised approach to programme management, reporting and the ability to balance working independently and within a team environment.
- The ability to gather and interpret information, conduct analysis and identify gaps and the ability to influence others to enable delivery of the BCM/EM programme.
- A mature approach to business resilience and an ability to communicate clearly and precisely..
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

If you'd like to bring your skills to a rewarding role within an organisation that's continuously reaching goals and striving for a better future for New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.

**About our group and team | Matau ropu ake**

Our group is responsible for delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions. We enable the organisation to operate effectively and help fulfil the statutory and reporting obligations of the Ministry of Education.

We deliver consistent, efficient, integrated services and good business practices to keep the organisation running and safe. We also provide essential services such as governance, organisational strategy, communications, facilities, legal, finance, procurement, ministerial reporting and people capability to the organisation.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?**

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close Midnight Friday 13 June 2025**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._