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New Zealand Government
Principal Analyst and Senior Advisor
Wellington
FULL TIME
November 7, 2024
- x2 Permanent, fulltime position available!
- Roles are based at our National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
- Principal Analyst salary range $147,010 to $162,887, depending on experience
- Senior Advisor salary range $106,416 to $117,782, depending on experience
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Principal Analyst:
We're seeking a Principal Analyst to provide strategic advice and project leadership at Oranga Tamariki. In this role, you'll deliver timely reporting and insights to drive continuous improvement and enhance performance across the Ministry. You'll oversee enterprise performance frameworks, connecting operations with strategic outcomes, and support planning and prioritisation decisions.
Some key requirements of the role include:
- A tertiary degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience, is essential
- 5+ years in a performance measurement role or relevant experience in strategy, analytics, and/or planning
- An in-depth understanding of performance frameworks, monitoring and reporting within a complex organisation
- Proven project management skills, particularly in management of multi-faceted, complex and multi-stakeholder pieces of work
Senior Advisor:
In this role you'll help shape the strategic direction of the Ministry, lead key strategic initiatives, provide expert advice on critical organisational challenges, and support the development and delivery of the Ministry's strategy. You'll also play a key role in performance management, reporting, and accountability processes, directly advising Te Riu. This is a unique opportunity to build strong relationships across the Ministry and with external partners to drive impactful change and improve outcomes for tamariki and whānau across New Zealand.
Some key requirements of the role include:
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
- A strong understanding of the processes that underpin the operations of the public sector environment, including policy development, Cabinet and parliamentary processes, accountability, and reporting
- An understanding of the function of the External Monitoring agencies with experience working with public sector review processes including information requests
- Undertakes regular environmental scanning to keep up to date with political and social imperatives relative to area of interest
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Friday 22nd November 2024!!
However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.
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