Strategic Principal Advisor, Governance & Government Services

DOC; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 126,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC in Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor to lead strategy, governance and continuous improvement across the Governance and Government Services directorate.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, organisational influence, and business improvement to deliver high-quality services for Ministers, the public, and stakeholders. You will collaborate with senior leaders and apply public service values and Te Tiriti principles.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing business strategy, including planning, performance measurement, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, continuous improvement, systems and processes across GGS.
• Provide evidence-based advice to Directors and senior leaders.
• Manage ministerial and parliamentary servicing and public complaints oversight.
• Ensure governance of conservation entities and compliance with statutory duties.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public governance

Policy analysis

Performance reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision support

Education

Public policy / law / humanities / commerce qualification

Tools

Governance frameworks

Official Information Act / Privacy Act understanding

Job description

DOC in Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor to lead strategy, governance and continuous improvement across the Governance and Government Services directorate.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, organisational influence, and business improvement to deliver high-quality services for Ministers, the public, and stakeholders. You will collaborate with senior leaders and apply public service values and Te Tiriti principles.