Senior Advisor, Branch Performance & Strategy

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a Principal Advisor for the Branch Performance team to work directly with senior leaders, providing strategic advice, governance, and oversight on high-profile priorities. You will influence at senior levels and shape major programmes across government.

You will lead strategic planning, manage risks, and drive performance improvements while engaging with Ministers' offices and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Combination of strategic leadership, political acumen and exceptional relationship management.
• Experience with Ministers' offices and senior leaders, briefing on complex or high-profile issues.
• Ability to navigate the machinery of government and provide clear strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders and support decision-making on complex and sensitive issues.
• Lead and contribute to branch and departmental planning, governance, accountability and performance processes.
• Build strong relationships across government agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Support leadership teams to identify and manage strategic risks and opportunities.
• Lead priority projects and initiatives that improve organisational performance and capability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Political acumen

Relationship management

Ministerial liaison

Briefing complex issues

Governance

Identity Services Improvement Roadmap

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a Principal Advisor for the Branch Performance team to work directly with senior leaders, providing strategic advice, governance, and oversight on high-profile priorities. You will influence at senior levels and shape major programmes across government.

You will lead strategic planning, manage risks, and drive performance improvements while engaging with Ministers' offices and other agencies.