Strategic Advisor – Transformation & Readiness

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Wellington is hiring a Senior Advisor to help transform how MSD delivers services for New Zealanders. You will influence strategic direction, develop practical, customer-centred designs and support delivery across the Transformation Programme.

You will lead cross-functional work, build trusted relationships, communicate clearly to diverse audiences, and help junior staff develop. The role requires senior advisory experience, collaborative spirit, and the ability to work at pace with

Qualifications

• experience working at a senior advisory level on either transformational or highly complex work
• proven ability to work collaboratively and responsively in a dynamic and high-profile sector
• proven ability to use and interpret analytic, information and insights in written documentation
• support the development of junior staff
• use initiative to keep work moving
• proven stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills
• proven ability to work at pace and deliver to tight timeframes
• demonstrated experience to influence without authority and build trusted relationships
• strong communication, planning, and organisational skills in a busy team environment

Responsibilities

• lead and deliver across multiple work items with conflicting timeframes
• providing effective leadership and role model our purpose and principles
• encouraging initiative and commitment to the team's programme and priorities
• communicating logically, fluently, and succinctly both verbally and in writing to ensure messages are understood, and delivering these to a range of audiences
• fostering positive and co-operative working relationships
• the ability to influence others and motivate people to achieve high levels of performance
• working across multiple disciplines

Skills

Senior advisory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical writing

People leadership

Job description

MSD in Wellington is hiring a Senior Advisor to help transform how MSD delivers services for New Zealanders. You will influence strategic direction, develop practical, customer-centred designs and support delivery across the Transformation Programme.

You will lead cross-functional work, build trusted relationships, communicate clearly to diverse audiences, and help junior staff develop. The role requires senior advisory experience, collaborative spirit, and the ability to work at pace with