Executive Deputy Secretary & COO, Enabling Services

The Treasury - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury in Wellington seeks a Deputy Secretary, Enabling Services and Chief Operating Officer to shape New Zealand’s economic future. You will provide enterprise‑wide leadership, set a clear vision, and drive transformation across governance, technology and workplaces while partnering with Ministers and senior officials.

The role requires a proven track record delivering complex public policy, building high‑performing teams, and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven record of developing and delivering complex public policy and leading transformative organisational and system change.
• Exceptional relationship management with senior officials, private sector, and community.
• Strong strategic, economic, and financial skills with public sector understanding.
• Experience driving organisational transformation and change.
• Commitment to inclusion and collaborative leadership that fosters high performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise‑wide leadership and a clear vision for Treasury operations.
• Lead cross-government collaboration to deliver system-wide improvements.
• Build trusted relationships with Ministers and external stakeholders.
• Drive organisational transformation, capability, and performance improvements.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic leadership

Public policy

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in economics/finance/public administration

Job description

The Treasury in Wellington seeks a Deputy Secretary, Enabling Services and Chief Operating Officer to shape New Zealand’s economic future. You will provide enterprise‑wide leadership, set a clear vision, and drive transformation across governance, technology and workplaces while partnering with Ministers and senior officials.

The role requires a proven track record delivering complex public policy, building high‑performing teams, and a commitment to inclusion.