Strategic Governance & Performance Advisor

Office of the Ombudsman; Wellington; On-site; NZD 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Onsite gym and personal trainer

Competitive remuneration

Three paid office holidays between Ch‑

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Office of the Ombudsman in Wellington is seeking a Principal Advisor to provide strategic, analytical, and advisory expertise to support long-term priorities. You will lead governance arrangements, strategy development, performance monitoring, and publish external guidance.

You will work with senior leaders, embed insights into planning and reporting, and mentor the team to strengthen analytical capability. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in public or administrative law or related discipline.
• Expert understanding of national and international law relevant to Ombudsman functions, including human rights.
• Extensive understanding of current NZ public sector practice and the context in which public sector agencies operate.
• Significant experience in strategic analysis, policy analysis/development, statutory interpretation, stakeholder engagement and provision of high-quality advice in complex areas.
• Experience in drafting and publishing high-quality reports and guidance materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative strategic, analytical, and advisory expertise to support the Ombudsman's long-term priorities and external impact.
• Lead governance arrangements, strategy development, performance monitoring, and production of external guidance.
• Ensure that the Office's work is evidence-based, transparent, and positioned to influence public sector performance and accountability.
• Work closely with senior leaders and provide authoritative advice on trends, risks, and opportunities, embedding insights into planning and reporting.
• Mentor and develop the team to strengthen analytical and advisory capability.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Evidence-based advice

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Tertiary qualification in public/admin law

Job description

Office of the Ombudsman in Wellington is seeking a Principal Advisor to provide strategic, analytical, and advisory expertise to support long-term priorities. You will lead governance arrangements, strategy development, performance monitoring, and publish external guidance.

You will work with senior leaders, embed insights into planning and reporting, and mentor the team to strengthen analytical capability. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive remuneration package.