Strategic Chief Advisor – Governance & Performance

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 141,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Kumara Vine in Wellington is seeking a Chief Advisor, Governance and Performance to provide strategic oversight across governance, risk management, performance reporting, audit activity, and planning for Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce.

The role partners with Hautū and the Group Leadership Team to shape decision-making, develop robust governance frameworks, and drive continuous improvement to deliver equitable education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives with significant organisational impact.
• Experience driving organisational change aligned to strategic priorities and desired outcomes.
• Strong expertise in governance, performance, and reporting frameworks that support effectiveness and informed decision-making.
• Experience identifying, managing, and mitigating risk, including emerging and strategic risks.
• Proven experience advising on complex, sensitive, high-profile issues.
• Track record building productive relationships and partnerships to achieve objectives.
• Sound political nous and ability to navigate government processes and priorities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislation, governance frameworks, and public sector accountability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight on governance, risk management, performance reporting, and audit activity.
• Lead development of frameworks, systems, and reporting approaches for organisational performance.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry expectations and best-practice governance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce.
• Support high-quality decision-making through robust governance processes.
• Partner with Hautū and the Group Leadership Team to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic leadership

Governance

Risk management

Performance reporting

Stakeholder management

Policy/legislation knowledge

Political nous

Communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Kumara Vine in Wellington is seeking a Chief Advisor, Governance and Performance to provide strategic oversight across governance, risk management, performance reporting, audit activity, and planning for Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce.

The role partners with Hautū and the Group Leadership Team to shape decision-making, develop robust governance frameworks, and drive continuous improvement to deliver equitable education outcomes.