Principal Advisor

Exciting contract opportunity for an experienced Principal Advisor!

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Working for an organisation that is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While they may work in different groups and on different things, they strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for New Zealand Tamariki.


Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

* Providing secretariat support to the Ministerial Advisory Group (some limited travel may be required to support this group).
* Overseeing OIAs, PQs, select committees and ministerials, triaging and commissioning work, monitoring workflow.
* Providing strategic advice and support to ensure work is delivered on time and to the required standard.
* Provide advice on risk and issue management to support appropriate escalation and resolution.


Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

* Strong understanding of the Machinery of Government.
* Experience working in a complex organisation.
* Excellent relationship management experience.
* Secretariat support for governance groups, boards or senior leaders.
* A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision-making.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

Join a fast-paced, fun team environment where you can make a difference. Your unique qualities will be valued, and you will have a sense of belonging.


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Education & Training
Location
Wellington
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Pay
Hourly rate
Ref:
2938578
Closing date
19 Jun 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Emma Aldridge, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Wellington
Level 9, 318 Lambton Quay

Telephone: 048863860