Impactful Operations & Governance Manager

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Manager Business Operations to lead day-to-day operational support across administration, engagement, business continuity, planning and reporting, ministerial correspondence, and risk and issues management. Based in our Wellington office, the role combines people leadership with process improvement and stakeholder coordination.

You will oversee governance and support functions, drive efficiency, and lead business improvement projects from planning through to

Qualifications

• Strong workforce planning, business operations, and stakeholder management experience.
• Lead teams and drive organisational improvement.
• Sound machinery of government knowledge and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational support across administration, engagement, business continuity, planning and reporting, ministerial correspondence, and risk and issues management.
• Oversee governance, secretariat, and support functions enabling timely decisions.
• Improve systems, processes, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Lead projects and business improvement initiatives from planning to implementation.

Skills

Workforce planning

Business operations

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Governance/secretariat

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Manager Business Operations to lead day-to-day operational support across administration, engagement, business continuity, planning and reporting, ministerial correspondence, and risk and issues management. Based in our Wellington office, the role combines people leadership with process improvement and stakeholder coordination.

You will oversee governance and support functions, drive efficiency, and lead business improvement projects from planning through to