Principal Advisor, Investment Management

Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Wellington, NZ

**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 | Mō tēnei tūranga**

The Principal Advisor, Investment Management leads the development, consolidation and use of the Strategic Financial Plan.

This is to advise the CFO, business groups, the Ministry's Leadership Team and the Treasury regarding the financial outlook of each of the Ministry’s appropriations and planned investment/support related planning and prioritisation to ensure a sustainable long-term financial roadmap supporting the Ministry's achievement of its strategic objectives.

The Principal Advisor will also partner with the Strategy and Planning team, group planning functions and Finance Managers to build and manage a Long-Term Investment Plan that combines the strategic plans of each of the business groups within the Ministry.

We are looking for people who are focused on process improvement and are keen to move towards providing a service beyond the purely financial.

**About you | Mōhou ake**

We’re looking for a Principal Adviser with excellent communication (both oral and written), stakeholder engagement and solid understanding of the importance of financial strategy who can provide effective financial support and sound advice to achieve the Ministry’s long-term goals; has a good understanding of inputs and drivers that can help investment decision making.

To be successful in this role you will have a practical and positive attitude, a keen interest in understanding the little details that make the big picture achievable and the ability to build effective relationships and credibility with customers at all levels across the Ministry, team members and colleagues in Finance.

You will also offer:

- Tertiary Qualification in Finance, Commerce or Business, and can demonstrate experience with building financial models and insights from strategic plans.
- Solid experience in public sector financial management, managing multiple appropriations and Treasury engagement/communications
- Effective communication/Stakeholder engagement - Can effectively influence and provide specialist advice to senior leadership
- Experience undertaking financial modelling and in-depth or complex financial analysis/scenario analysis
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

You’ll be joining a team with a culture of constructive open-minded debate and working together to make an impact. We offer a flexible working environment amongst a great group of people all wanting to make a difference.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**

The Strategic Finance team play a key role in guiding the present and future direction of the Ministry within the Ministry by providing accurate, timely and expert financial advice, thought leadership on strategy and investment management to optimise use and performance while supporting analysis to help the groups make timely and informed financial decisions, manage financial performance and be accountable for public funds

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei 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 - Sunday 22 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._