Governance & Operations Lead for Defence Tech Accelerator

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Insurance discounts

Will services

Defence community savings

Job summary

New Zealand Government's Defence Technology Accelerator in Auckland seeks a Business and Governance Manager to lead operational support, governance and secretariat functions, financial management, and information governance in a developing organisation.

Working with the Director and Deputy Director, you will anticipate needs, improve processes, manage budgets, and ensure NZDF compliance while delivering efficient, professional operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business support, office management, executive coordination, or governance roles within a complex organisation.
• Strong governance and secretariat expertise, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, preparing papers, and taking minutes.
• Sound financial management skills, with experience in budget monitoring, invoice processing, cost centre management, and reporting.
• Experience managing information, records, and document control systems, with a strong understanding of information governance principles.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and document management systems.
• Knowledge of public sector compliance requirements, including information privacy, official information, security, and health and safety obligations.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and digital productivity platforms, and a commitment to continuous improvement (desirable).
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, public administration, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and seamlessly run business operations, governance and secretariat support, financial management, compliance, and information management functions.
• Work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to anticipate organisational needs and provide proactive solutions.
• Ensure the Def TA operates efficiently, professionally, and in line with NZDF requirements.

Skills

Governance

Secretariat

Budget management

Information management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Policy & compliance

Organisation skills

Education

Public administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Document management systems

Job description

New Zealand Government's Defence Technology Accelerator in Auckland seeks a Business and Governance Manager to lead operational support, governance and secretariat functions, financial management, and information governance in a developing organisation.

Working with the Director and Deputy Director, you will anticipate needs, improve processes, manage budgets, and ensure NZDF compliance while delivering efficient, professional operations in a dynamic environment.