Chief Advisor

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

12 months Secondment/Fixed-term opportunity up for grabs
- Role will be based at our National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
- We're offering a competitive salary for this role starting from $202,199 to $223,621, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Now is a great time to join the Systems Leadership team as we navigate, drive and support our future direction. As a Chief Advisor you'll provide key thought leadership which is underpinned by evidence-based analysis, policy and insights. We are seeking a Chief Advisor who has proven business acumen and an ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Your experience working within multiple organisations to find pragmatic solutions and influence organisational and people outcomes will be essential. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience working in central government and has an understanding of the operational issues that arise.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Proven experience developing Cabinet papers
- Strong understanding of the machinery of government
- Ability to engage and influence utilising evidenced based and analytics
- Lead continuous improvement and drive change
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to write clear and effective responses to the Minister's Office, OIA's and for the Leadership Team
- Demonstrated thought leadership, an enquiring mind and curious nature
- Team player with an ability to develop collaborative and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
This is an opportunity where you can truly make your mark and help drive innovation through influence and insights. We will value your expertise in an organisation that is full of passion and drive to improve the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi in New Zealand.
We offer have flexible working options and a genuine commitment to our employee's wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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