Senior Strategy & Performance Advisor

Office Of The Ombudsman; Wellington; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym and personal trainer

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Three paid office holidays between C h

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Office Of The Ombudsman in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance to help deliver strategic, analytical, and advisory work that supports the Ombudsman’s long-term priorities.

You will develop strategies and performance frameworks, produce key reports, and provide evidence-based advice. The role involves cross-team collaboration, coaching staff, and driving improvements in governance and organisational performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic analysis, policy analysis/development, statutory interpretation, stakeholder engagement and provision of high-quality advice in complex areas.
• Significant experience in strategy, strategy implementation, risk management, policy, evaluation, or performance roles.
• Strong knowledge of public sector systems and processes.
• Proven ability to provide authoritative, evidence-based advice in complex and ambiguous contexts.
• Experience in drafting and publishing high-quality reports and guidance materials.
• Experience maintaining trusted relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Proven mentoring and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of strategies, performance frameworks, performance documents and thematic reporting.
• Prepare key documents, submissions, and performance reports, ensuring evidence-based and transparent outputs.
• Provide sound analysis and practical advice to inform planning and reporting across the Office.
• Support quality assurance and evaluation activities to improve organisational performance.
• Mentor and coach staff to build analytical capability and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate across levels and teams to drive governance and performance improvements.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy analysis

Statutory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Advice and report writing

Public sector knowledge

Mentoring and coaching

Risk management

Strategy implementation

Governance and performance

Education

Public/administrative law

Job description

Office Of The Ombudsman in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance to help deliver strategic, analytical, and advisory work that supports the Ombudsman’s long-term priorities.

You will develop strategies and performance frameworks, produce key reports, and provide evidence-based advice. The role involves cross-team collaboration, coaching staff, and driving improvements in governance and organisational performance.