Lead Adviser: Policy & Performance Governance (Flexible)

Tribe Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is seeking a Lead Adviser – Policy, Performance & Governance to drive organisational performance, reporting, and accountability. You will ensure Crown entity obligations are met and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making.

You’ll coordinate organisational planning and performance reporting, oversee governance and compliance, manage ministerial and parliamentary information requests, and foster strong relationships across government and monitoring

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational performance, planning, governance, or accountability roles.
• Strong public sector or Crown entity experience.
• Experience preparing accountability documents such as SOIs, SPEs, or Annual Reports.
• Experience managing OIA, Privacy Act, or Parliamentary Question processes.
• Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking capability.
• Understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse and creative communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organisational planning and performance reporting.
• Lead Crown entity accountability and statutory reporting processes.
• Provide strategic analysis and organisational insights.
• Manage ministerial, parliamentary, and information request workflows.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and no-surprises processes.
• Support effective relationships across government and monitoring agencies.

Skills

Governance

Public sector experience

Analytical writing

Policy analysis

Job description

Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is seeking a Lead Adviser – Policy, Performance & Governance to drive organisational performance, reporting, and accountability. You will ensure Crown entity obligations are met and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making.

You’ll coordinate organisational planning and performance reporting, oversee governance and compliance, manage ministerial and parliamentary information requests, and foster strong relationships across government and monitoring