Strategic Planning & Performance Advisor

New Zealalnd Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Treasury (TeTaiŌhanga) is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance, to support planning, performance reporting and accountability across the organisation. You will work with senior leaders to align priorities with delivery and drive reporting products, including statutory documents.

You will join the Strategy and Performance Team on a fixed-term basis to cover parental leave, bringing structure to complexity and delivering clear, actionable advice for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational planning, performance reporting, governance, strategy or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex work programmes involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Experience developing high‑quality reporting, briefings and accountability documents for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate organisational planning and priority-setting processes across Treasury.
• Provide strategic advice and performance insights to internal governance committees and other senior leaders.
• Drive and coordinate organisational performance reporting, helping leaders track progress against key priorities and measures.
• Lead the development of major accountability and reporting products, including the Annual Report and other external performance documents.
• Support governance processes by providing high‑quality analysis, reporting and advice.
• Identify emerging risks, issues, opportunities and interdependencies that may affect organisational performance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Performance reporting

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Treasury (TeTaiŌhanga) is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance, to support planning, performance reporting and accountability across the organisation. You will work with senior leaders to align priorities with delivery and drive reporting products, including statutory documents.

You will join the Strategy and Performance Team on a fixed-term basis to cover parental leave, bringing structure to complexity and delivering clear, actionable advice for decision-makers.