Principal Advisor

Ministry of Social Development; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Principal Advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive, Policy & Insights, to shape priorities and influence decision-making for disabled people and whānau. You will provide strategic analysis across Whaikaha and align planning, funding, and monitoring with organisational goals.

You will be a trusted strategic partner to the DCE, delivering insights across a diverse portfolio and helping deliver outcomes that matter for disabled people and their

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis and advice to support the diverse work of the Policy & Insights business group.
• Contribute to wider strategic planning for Whaikaha and ensure strong linkages across programmes.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the DCE, offering thought leadership and critical analysis.

Job description

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• Wellington based, with flexible working arrangements available
• Join a collaborative and engaging team
• Shape strategy. Influence outcomes. Enable system change.
• Work in an organisation committed to accessibility

Work directly with the Deputy Chief Executive to provide strategic analysis and advice to support better outcomes for disabled people

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking an experienced policy practitioner to join the Office of the Deputy Chief Executive as Principal Advisor to the DCE, Policy & Insights. This is a high-trust role, operating at the centre of strategic leadership, organisational performance and public sector stewardship for matters affecting disabled people. It offers the opportunity to work directly with the Deputy Chief Executive to shape priorities, influence decision-making and help deliver outcomes that matter for disabled people and their whānau.

You will work to provide strategic analysis and advice to support the diverse work of the Policy & Insights business group, and contribute to wider strategic planning for Whaikaha. You will work across Whaikaha to ensure strong and appropriate linkages with and between programmes of work, including their planning, funding, implementation and monitoring.

You will provide principal analyst level expertise and advice on strategic issues and opportunities for Whaikaha and for the Policy and Insights business group. you will be a trusted strategic partner to the DCE, providing thought leadership, analysis, insights and critical thinking across a diverse portfolio of work.

We are seeking an experienced policy practitioner to join the Office of the Deputy Chief Executive as Principal Advisor to the DCE, Policy & Insights. This is a high-trust role, operating at the centre of strategic leadership, organisational performance and public sector stewardship for matters affecting disabled people. It offers the opportunity to work directly with the Deputy Chief Executive to shape priorities, influence decision-making and help deliver outcomes that matter for disabled people and their whānau.

You will work to provide strategic analysis and advice to support the diverse work of the Policy & Insights business group, and contribute to wider strategic planning for Whaikaha. You will work across Whaikaha to ensure strong and appropriate linkages with and between programmes of work, including their planning, funding, implementation and monitoring.

You will provide principal analyst level expertise and advice on strategic issues and opportunities for Whaikaha and for the Policy and Insights business group. you will be a trusted strategic partner to the DCE, providing thought leadership, analysis, insights and critical thinking across a diverse portfolio of work.

At Whaikaha, we work with government, businesses, and communities to create real change for Deaf and disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori.

We value wellbeing and provide a supportive, inclusive environment.