Advisor | Entity Performance

New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MBIE is seeking an Advisor, Entity Performance to work with Principal and Senior Advisors to analyse and advise on the performance of Crown entities. You will support the accountability cycle, help assess financial and non-financial performance, contribute to advice on entity proposals and investments, and build effective relationships across MBIE and with monitored entities.

This role offers the opportunity to influence governance and performance outcomes at the heart of government, ensuring

Qualifications

• Analytical, organised and collaborative work style.
• Capability in finance, investment, economics, strategy, performance monitoring, policy or related discipline.
• Experience with data analytics and insights.
• Ability to interpret complex policy, performance, financial or commercial information and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and advise on Crown entity performance and governance oversight.
• Support the annual accountability cycle and assess financial and non-financial performance.
• Contribute to advice on entity proposals and investments.
• Build effective relationships across MBIE and monitored entities.
• Help set and monitor strategic outcomes and performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Collaborative

Financial literacy

Policy interpretation

Data analytics

Communication

Public policy

Relationship building

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

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• Permanent full-time role based in Wellington CBD
• Salary $75,114 - $88,266 plus KiwiSaver + wellness benefits

As an Advisor, you will support MBIE's system of Crown entity performance monitoring and governance support. Working closely with Principal and Senior Advisors you will analyse a range of data including performance reporting, accountability documents and support the development of authoritative advice and oversight on organisational performance, financial management, strategic direction, governance performance, capability, investment cases and risks and opportunities.

You will build constructive relationships between MBIE and a portfolio of Crown entities, connecting policy, ownership, funding, and delivery perspectives, and will work with senior leaders to set and monitor strategic outcomes and performance indicators.

Strengthen the performance and governance of Crown entities MBIE partners with a diverse range of Crown entities to deliver on the Government’s goals and objectives. These include:

• Regulators such as the Electricity Authority, WorkSafe New Zealand, the Commerce Commission and the Financial Markets Authority
• Delivery agencies such as New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Tourism New Zealand, Invest New Zealand
• Crown companies such as the New Zealand Institute of Advanced Technology, Bioeconomy Science Institute, Earth Sciences New Zealand, as well as New Zealand Growth Capital Partners
• The Accident Compensation Corporation

MBIE's Entity Performance branch currently has an active work programme spanning merger activity, entity disestablishment, major business cases, investigations and reviews. The branch will also monitor the Accident Compensation Corporation from 1 December.

MBIE is seeking an Advisor, Entity Performance to work with Principal and Senior Advisors to analyse and advise on the performance of Crown entities. You will support the annual accountability cycle, help assess financial and non-financial performance, contribute to advice on entity proposals and investments, and build effective relationships across MBIE and with monitored entities.

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of government on issues that affect New Zealanders, helping ensure monitored entities are well governed, financially sustainable, focused on the right outcomes, and accountable for delivering value to New Zealanders.

Skills and Experience Required To be successful in this role, you will be analytical, organised, and collaborative and bring capability in finance, investment, economics, strategy, performance monitoring, policy or a related discipline, together with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex environments. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate a mix of:

• Commercial acumen and strong financial literacy.
• Experience analysing factors that affect organisational performance; financial or commercial experience is desirable
• The ability to interpret complex policy, performance, financial, or commercial information and write clearly and concisely.
• Sound problem-identification, research, and analytical skills, with attention to quality, accuracy, and detail.
• Understanding of data systems and frameworks, and experience using data analytics and insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer focus and commitment to professional service.
• An understanding of public policy processes, stakeholder consultation, and the New Zealand public sector environment.
• The ability to build credible working relationships with colleagues, entity staff, and external stakeholders.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is required, preferably in economics, finance, law, commerce, science or public policy.

At time of application you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Why join MBIE? At MBIE, we are committed to creating a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real outcomes for New Zealanders. You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will help shape outcomes that matter to New Zealanders.

We offer:

• Meaningful and challenging work that influences New Zealand's future.
• Opportunities to lead high-profile initiatives, working with experienced colleagues, senior leaders, and Crown entities.
• A flexible and supportive working environment.
• A commitment to wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Māia- Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi- Build our Future

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.