Strategic Principal Advisor — Lead Executive Initiatives

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities seeks a Principal Advisor to be a trusted adviser to the Chief People and Assurance Officer and other senior leaders across the organisation. You will provide forward-thinking advice, lead critical planning initiatives, oversee high-profile work programmes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs that support organisational success.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will navigate complex issues, anticipate risks, support executive engagement, and

Qualifications

• Seasoned principal advisor with exceptional political acumen and judgement.
• Experience advising senior leaders and executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive material.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and the Chief People and Assurance Officer.
• Oversee People & Assurance work programme.
• Lead business planning and performance monitoring processes.
• Deliver quality assurance across executive, Board and Ministerial content.
• Lead special projects that drive organisational outcomes.
• Support executive communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify risks and develop innovative solutions.
• Foster collaboration across the organisation.

Skills

Political acumen

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Job description

Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities seeks a Principal Advisor to be a trusted adviser to the Chief People and Assurance Officer and other senior leaders across the organisation. You will provide forward-thinking advice, lead critical planning initiatives, oversee high-profile work programmes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs that support organisational success.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will navigate complex issues, anticipate risks, support executive engagement, and