Director Branch Performance - Partnerships and Commissions

Archives; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 176,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington seeks a Director, Branch Performance with proven strategic leadership to guide the Branch Performance function and deliver coordinated delivery and measurable results. You will lead a high-performing team, provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders, and strengthen governance and performance reporting.

The role is permanent and located in Wellington; appointing range is NZD 175,653 – 195,160.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic performance, planning, governance or corporate services in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead inclusive, high-performing teams and develop capability.
• Experience managing OIA and official correspondence processes.
• Ability to provide trusted advice to senior leaders on complex issues.
• Ability to translate strategy into clear priorities and measured plans.
• Strong governance, risk, assurance, accountability and reporting knowledge.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Branch Performance function and provide strategic advice on governance, risk, assurance and performance reporting.
• Set direction, translate priorities into coordinated delivery and measurable results.
• Develop and lead a capable, engaged and high-performing team.
• Build leadership capability and enable people to deliver their best work.
• Strengthen performance disciplines and drive continuous improvement across the branch.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People leadership

OIA processes

Executive advisory

Performance metrics

Governance

Continuous improvement

Job description

About Us |Mōmātou

Join the Partnerships and Commissions | Te Aukaha branch and help deliver services that truly matter! From national institutions and commissions to community-driven initiatives likeHāpaiHapori Community Operations, ArchivesNationalLibrary, andMinisterialServices, we bring together innovation, strategy, and action to make a positive difference across Aotearoa.

The role |Tetūnga

We are looking for an experienced and strategic people leader to join us permanently as Director, Branch Performance. This is a key leadership role at the centre of the branch, partnering with the Deputy Secretary and senior leadership team to set direction, strengthen performance and ensure our priorities translate into coordinated delivery and measurable results.

As Director, Branch Performance, you will lead the Branch Performance function and provide trusted strategic advice across strategy, business planning, governance, risk, assurance, accountability and performance reporting. You will bring an enterprise perspective, connect work across the branch and Department, and support senior leaders to make well-informed decisions, manage trade-offs and deliver on organisational commitments.

A key part of your role will be leading and developing a capable, engaged and high-performing team. You will set clear expectations, create an inclusive and collaborative environment, build leadership and technical capability, and enable people to deliver their best work. Through strong relationships and influence, you will strengthen performance disciplines, anticipate emerging issues and drive continuous improvement across the branch.

What you bring |Nōuterourou

• Proven experience leading a strategic performance, planning, governance or corporate services function in a complex organisation
• Strong people leadership, with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams and developing capability
• Demonstrated experience in managing OIA and official correspondence processes
• Sound judgement and political nous, with experience providing trusted advice to senior leaders on complex and sensitive issues
• The ability to translate organisational strategy into clear priorities, integrated plans and meaningful performance measures
• A strong understanding of governance, risk, assurance, accountability and performance reporting
• A continuous-improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively.

For you |Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see whywe'rea great placeto work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits -About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this Wellington based permanent role is$175,653 - $195,160.

For a copy of the Director, Branch Performance job description, please click the Link

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Applications for this role closeWednesday 21st October 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Jo Attewell [e-mail].