Strategic Advisor, Performance & Insight

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Personal trainer

Office holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Office of the Ombudsman in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance to contribute to strategic, analytical, and advisory work that supports the Ombudsman’s long-term priorities. You will help develop strategies, performance frameworks, and thematic reporting to ensure the Office’s work is evidence-based, transparent, and aligned with organisational goals.

You will work across the organisation to provide sound analysis and practical advice for planning, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public/admin law or related discipline.
• Deep understanding of Ombudsman jurisdiction and public sector role.
• Knowledge of national and international law relevant to Ombudsman functions including human rights.
• Understanding of current New Zealand public sector practice and context.
• Experience in strategic analysis, policy analysis/development, statutory interpretation, stakeholder engagement and providing high-quality advice in complex areas.
• 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

• Deliver strategic, analytical, and advisory work to support Ombudsman’s long-term priorities.
• Develop strategies, performance frameworks, and reporting to ensure evidence-based, transparent decision-making.
• Prepare submissions and performance reports for organisational planning and reporting.
• Support quality assurance and evaluation activities across projects.
• Build analytical and advisory capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy analysis

Statutory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Evidence-based advice

Strategy implementation

Risk management

Performance analysis

Mentoring coaching

Report drafting

Public sector knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in public/admin law or related discipline

Job description

The Office of the Ombudsman in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance to contribute to strategic, analytical, and advisory work that supports the Ombudsman’s long-term priorities. You will help develop strategies, performance frameworks, and thematic reporting to ensure the Office’s work is evidence-based, transparent, and aligned with organisational goals.

You will work across the organisation to provide sound analysis and practical advice for planning, reporting, and