New Zealand Job Openings

The Treasury

Principal Advisor, Welfare and Oranga Tamariki

Wellington

FULL TIME

August 29, 2024

Have you got what it takes to work in a team that helps shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a senior role on significant areas of New Zealand's social policy. Joining our team as a Principal Advisor will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.
Mō mātou | About Us
At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.
Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Principal Advisor to join the Welfare & Oranga Tamariki Team (WOT team) on a fixed term basis from October 2024 to early June 2025 to cover a period of parental leave. The WOT team is responsible for three large social policy votes: Social Development, Oranga Tamariki, and Disability, and the newly established Social Investment vote. The team works closely with other central agencies to support the agencies responsible for these votes. It leads the Treasury's advice to Ministers on the value for money of government spending in social policy and on the social policy system and reforms. Additionally, the team coordinates with other Treasury teams that lead system advice, including the Budget and the Fiscal Sustainability Programme.
Our principal advisors provide insightful and innovative public sector analysis and advice. They build authentic relationships through an inclusive, collaborative and constructive style to enhance performance of public services. We value agility and as well as focus on coaching and building capability in a supportive team environment.
You will:

Be a proven thought leader experienced in advising on social policy reform programmes with a working knowledge or experience in Treasury's vote role in the public finance system
Be a highly skilled communicator who can navigate challenging situations and relationships and have the ability to represent the Treasury in senior forums in a confidently and collaboratively
Be an effective operator who can pivot from the urgent and critical to the strategic to support the manager and the team to focus on the most important issues
Be resilient with the ability to operate effectively in an extremely fast-paced, changeable and ambiguous environment

Ō pūmanawa | About You
This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. The specific experience, skills, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

Strong critical thinking and policy leadership skills and the proven ability to apply these within team, across agency and system environments;
Experienced in working with quantitative and qualitative data
A highly collaborative approach to your work and supporting team members
Experienced at working in a fast-paced and fluid work environment
Standout communication skills with exceptional inter-personal and relationship management skills
An organised, curious and proactive mind-set, with an orientation towards taking initiative and ownership for your work;
Comfortable with navigating differences of views to find solutions

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer
This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.
The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.
We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.
Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow.
This is a fixed-term role covering a period of parental leave from October 2024 to early June 2025. There is an opportunity to consider secondments from other agencies.
Apply online. Applications close 5pm on 13 September 2024.
For more information or to arrange a kōrero about this role please contact keiran.kennedy@treasury.govt.nz

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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