Principal Advisor ISAP

Overview

Type : Fixed Term (June 2026)

Hours : Full time

Location : Wellington

Business Group : Identity Services Acceleration Programme

Branch : Regulatory and Identity Services

Salary : $129,271 - $160,871

About the role

We're looking for a strategic thinker to provide senior expertise and advice on the people and capability aspects of our Identity Services Acceleration Programme (ISAP). This is a unique opportunity to shape how DIA becomes a high-performing organisation and a great place to work.

You'll be working at the intersection of organisational development, change management, talent management, Capability Development, and culture – partnering with senior leaders to build workforce capability that supports our strategic objectives.

What you will do

• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on people, workforce and capability initiatives
• Lead the development and delivery of the ISAP People and Capability workstream
• Use data and insights to understand current and future workforce needs
• Build effective, trusted relationships across the ISAP Programme team

What we’re looking for

Why DIA

The Department of Internal Affairs – Te Tari Taiwhenua is committed to being a high performing organisation and a great place to work and provides opportunity for our people to experience genuine job satisfaction and contribute to making New Zealand better for New Zealanders.We support a culture of development and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognise a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to better outcomes for New Zealand and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at The Department of Internal Affairs -Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work,click herefor our annual report and here for - Careers with us - dia.govt.nz

Applications

Applications close : 5pm, Wednesday, 22 October 2025.

For more information please contact : Greg Archer,

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