Senior Strategic Advisor, Branch Performance

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Principal Advisor to partner with senior leaders, providing strategic insight, judgement and oversight across high-profile priorities. You will influence at senior levels and help shape direction for major programs, supporting governance, performance and accountability across the organisation.

You will collaborate across Branches and agencies, identify strategic risks, and lead priority initiatives to lift performance and capability,

Qualifications

• New Zealand citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience briefing senior leaders on complex or high-profile issues.
• Proven ability to work across government agencies and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders and support decision-making on complex issues.
• Lead and contribute to branch and departmental planning, governance and performance processes.
• Build strong relationships across government agencies and stakeholder groups to enable delivery of outcomes.
• Identify and manage strategic risks and opportunities for the department.
• Lead priority projects to improve organisational performance and capability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Political acumen

Relationship management

Briefing senior leaders

Cross-government coordination

Security clearance planning

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Principal Advisor to partner with senior leaders, providing strategic insight, judgement and oversight across high-profile priorities. You will influence at senior levels and help shape direction for major programs, supporting governance, performance and accountability across the organisation.

You will collaborate across Branches and agencies, identify strategic risks, and lead priority initiatives to lift performance and capability,