Senior Strategy & Performance Leader — Flexible Work

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Online professional development portal

Inclusive employee-led networks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Principal Advisor, Strategy & Performance to shape the future direction of the organisation and translate long-term ambitions into clear priorities and measurable outcomes. You will lead enterprise strategy, strategic foresight and performance reporting, partnering with senior leaders to deliver actionable delivery plans.

The role requires extensive experience in strategy, governance or organisational planning, and a strong ability to influence

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy, performance, governance or organisational planning.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and sound judgement in complex environments.
• Ability to influence and engage senior leaders across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori-Crown relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and direction-setting.
• Provide expert advice on emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
• Drive strategic foresight to inform future investment and priorities.
• Lead development of organisational performance frameworks and reporting.
• Deliver key accountability products, including the Statement of Intent and Annual Report.
• Influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across complex portfolios.
• Coach and develop others through thought leadership and expertise.

Skills

Strategy

Performance

Governance

Organisational planning

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Te Tiriti knowledge

Thought leadership

Job description

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Principal Advisor, Strategy & Performance to shape the future direction of the organisation and translate long-term ambitions into clear priorities and measurable outcomes. You will lead enterprise strategy, strategic foresight and performance reporting, partnering with senior leaders to deliver actionable delivery plans.

The role requires extensive experience in strategy, governance or organisational planning, and a strong ability to influence