Senior Advisor Planning and Performance

Marketplace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime New Zealand is seeking a Senior Advisor for Regulatory Operations, Planning and Performance in Wellington. You will partner with Reg Ops leadership to shape priorities, monitor performance, and enhance planning and reporting processes.

You will drive continuous improvement through analytical insights, stakeholder engagement, and robust, practical advice to leaders while navigating a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance planning and reporting within a regulatory or operational setting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Shape group priorities with Reg Ops Leadership and report on performance.
• Support planning, performance, and reporting approaches and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide trusted and robust advice to leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.

Skills

Performance planning

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

# Senior Advisor Planning and Performance at Maritime New Zealand, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Mō mātou | About Us**Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our FutureWe play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We’re bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways.Our values are about who we are as individuals and the behaviours we expect from each other at Maritime NZ.Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thingConnect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purposeCourage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident**Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the team**This role sits in the Regulatory Operations Planning and Performance team (ROPP) which plays a critical role in ensuring that Regulatory Operations is supported in the management of its business operations through activities such as performance reporting and business planning, and business resilience through risk management and quality assurance.The Regulatory Operations Group (Reg Ops) delivers Maritime NZ’s front line regulatory functions. Reg Op’s purpose is to improve maritime safety and security and the protection and preservation of our marine environment by ensuring compliance with Maritime safety, international labour, and environmental rules and requirements; and Workplace health and safety law as it relates to the maritime sector.**Te tūnga | The role**As the Senior Advisor Regulatory Operations, Planning and Performance, you’ll be a trusted partner to our Reg Ops Leadership team, helping to shape group priorities, report on and improve performance, and support Maritime NZ’s vision of preventing harm, saving lives and securing our future.This is a varied and influential role where you'll combine strategic thinking, problem-solving and relationship management to support the group navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.You'll help shape and improve our planning, performance and reporting approaches, ensuring leaders have meaningful information and insights to support decision-making and deliver on organisational priorities. We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to ask questions, bring fresh perspectives, challenge the status quo, and help us find better ways of working.If you're energised by meaningful work, enjoy building strong relationships, are naturally curious, and thrive on finding better ways of working, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a role that sits at the centre of Regulatory Operations.**Nōu te rourou | What you bring**To be successful in this role you will have:* Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience* Experience and knowledge of performance planning and reporting, and continuous improvement in a complex regulatory or operational environment.* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to turn information into meaningful insights.* A track record of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to a wide range of audiences.* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage, influence, and provide trusted and robust advice.* Experience working across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.* A collaborative and relationship-focused approach, with a proven ability to bring people together.**Mōu | For you**Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Māori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our MNZ values.Upon joining us you’ll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection & Life Insurance. We also have two employee led networks; Women’s Network or Rainbow Network, along with staff engagement groups such as Te Rōpū Māori that you may want to join. Check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here.**Salary range** $114,747 to $140,247 depending on skills and experience + superannuation.**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.Applications for this role close **midnight Tuesday 17 December**. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.If you have any questions please e-mail [e-mail].## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Maritime New Zealand || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Other || Date listed: | 13-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 17-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 9750 || Attachment: | || File links: | Senior Advisor Operations Planning and Performance PD - October 2026.pdf || Website: | http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.