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Senior Advisor

Department of Internal AffairsWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
30+ days ago
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Description

SENIOR ADVISOR GM OFFICE – ALL OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES DELIVERY GROUP

Type : Fixed term

Hours : Full time

Location : Wellington

Business Group : AoG Services Delivery

Branch : Digital Services

Salary : $111,458 - $138,704

  • Newly created fixed term role to support the GM Office to June 2026
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Exposure to a range of Digital Work Programmes that impact across the public sector

About this role

We have a newly created opportunity for a Senior Advisor to join our All of Government Services Delivery Group (AoGSD), who are responsible for a broad portfolio of All of government digital products and ICT services.

The Senior Advisor will work closely with the Principal Advisor to the GM, to provide strategic advice and guidance to AoGSD, senior leaders, and the Minister. This includes formulating and providing robust advice that intersects across the wider Branch and multiple agencies.

You will play an integral part in preparing advice and guidance for our Work Programme, and you’ll have a role to build trust and confidence in the effective responses formed by AoGSD.

Responsibilities will include :

  • Help coordinate, develop and implement a range of strategies and initiatives to bring together experience and knowledge across government agencies and partners, to inform and provide advice.
  • Provide comprehensive expertise, advice and support to the Group, Branch and inter-agency stakeholders across strategy development, stakeholder analysis, risks and issues management.
  • Work with the Principal Advisor to lead and coordinate strategic planning and provide input and guidance in the drafting of high-quality communications including reports, briefings and presentations.
  • Collaborate with the wider group to liaise and coordinate performance reporting and analysis so there is strong effective team accountability.
  • Help identify business improvements, identify challenges, and provide input into thought leadership and critical thinking.
  • Coordinate and lead advice, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and timely decision making.
  • Salary band is from $111,458 to $138,704. This appointment will be made dependent on relevant skills and experience to the role.

    About you

    You will naturally bring a collaborative style to your work, with the confidence to manage relationships at all levels, while being comfortable to create new positive connections. You will have the ability to navigate complex situations with ease, and work at pace to deliver smart solutions and recommendations.

    You will have the following attributes :

  • Proven experience in providing analysis, recommendations and improvements to achieve outcomes and deliver business value.
  • Exemplary written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience in developing concise, accurate advice, briefings and reports.
  • Excellent time management skills, including an ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to drive a consistent and coordinated approach to stakeholder engagement with a strong understanding of inter-agency processes.
  • Sound conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex policy and programme issues to provide credible advice.
  • Strategic thinking, and analytical skills, with a pragmatic solution focused approach to all your dealings.
  • What we offer

    We have a range of benefits including the following :

  • Hybrid working model and flexibility
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Discounted E-Bike initiative
  • Vision care allowances
  • Training, along with leadership and talent development
  • A number of professional networks, groups and teams
  • We offer a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. We value work life balance and flexible working options.

    Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

    Applications close : 5pm, 4 November 2025.

    For more information please contact : Siobhan Farquhar at

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