Executive Advisor – Finance, Commercial & Property

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks an experienced Chief Advisor, Finance, Commercial and Property to provide strategic advice to the CFO and executive team, shaping the function's direction during a period of change. You will blend financial, policy and governance expertise with public sector leadership.

You'll influence decisions across the organisation, build cross-agency relationships, and drive high-quality reporting for governance groups and external partners.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience across large, complex organisations.
• Strong strategic and systems thinking capabilities.
• Experience leading significant organisational initiatives and change programmes.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong political acumen and ability to navigate government environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across finance, commercial and property functions.
• Advise the CFO and senior leaders on governance, risk and performance.
• Lead complex issues balancing risk, opportunity and long-term outcomes.
• Support public sector reforms and cross-government initiatives.
• Build relationships with central agencies and sector partners.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance

Financial management

Policy awareness

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks an experienced Chief Advisor, Finance, Commercial and Property to provide strategic advice to the CFO and executive team, shaping the function's direction during a period of change. You will blend financial, policy and governance expertise with public sector leadership.

You'll influence decisions across the organisation, build cross-agency relationships, and drive high-quality reporting for governance groups and external partners.