Senior Advisor Recruitment, Talent & Leadership

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you a proactive public-sector professional with a passion for people and performance? We're looking for a Senior Adviser to support the Director of Recruitment, Leadership and Talent and their leadership team in delivering a high-impact programme of work that shapes the future of our organisation. Our mahi is all about ensuring we have safe, supported, capable staff thriving in their mahi across our four workforces.

This is a broad and dynamic role where you'll bring your business process expertise, insight, and people-focused mindset to help drive alignment, efficiency, and innovation across the group. The Senior Adviser will need to be able to balance long-term strategic work with staying reactive to critical, time-sensitive tasks that crop up in the day-to-day running of the function. Most importantly, you will support our Directors and SLT to focus on their most critical mahi.

What you'll be doing :

Your days will be varied and fast-paced. From presenting at a group forum, to responding to an OIA or pulling together information for a high-level report, you'll be at the heart of our work programme.

Key accountabilities include :

• Supporting the Director and leadership team to deliver on their goals and maintain alignment across a complex programme of work.
• Providing business management support, tools, and systems to enhance impact and efficiency.
• Coordinating governance responsibilities, facilitating internal and external forums, and ensuring compliance with machinery of government practices.
• Leading and contributing to a substantial programme of work, including launching new initiatives, shaping policy and procedures, and responding to strategic recommendations.
• Supporting the group through transformation and change, with a new structure coming into effect for the group on October 6th.
• Building strong relationships and networks across the organisation—influencing and identifying opportunities to collaborate.

This role is based at our National Offices in Wellington. While we do offer flexibility, candidates should expect to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week—and up to 5 when required.

Mōu | About you

Ideally, you're currently operating at a Senior Adviser level in a public sector organisation, with experience supporting senior leadership teams or business groups. A background in business support combined with a passion for people and organisational development will set you up for success. Professionals with a mix of governance and operational experience in large organisations looking for their next challenge could also be a fit for this opportunity.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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Ngā painga | The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $119,013 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $101,162 - $142,816 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

In your cover letter, please include an answer to the prompt below :

How does this role align with your career aspirations, passions, and unique skills?

Applications close on : Sunday 14th September.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Senior Recruitment Adviser Rhiannon Robinson- or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz .

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