Job Opportunities in New Zealand

• Join the Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Delivery and Projects Group.
• Take your passion for advising to the next level.
• An opportunity to make real difference in a high trust organisation
• Do you enjoy working across business units to deliver quality work? We are looking for an Advisor to join our busy Delivery and Projects Group, Relationship Support Invest /Haumi Tautoko Hononga team.

This team works closely with other key areas to be a centre of expertise regarding the performance of on-Plan Tertiary Education Organisations (TEO) The team conducts funding assessments, coordinates, and supports the funding decision processes. The team also writes investment related official Correspondence and briefings. The team provides a year-round view of TEO performance, both through the assessment process as part of the annual investment round, but also through ongoing performance monitoring and analysis.

He angitūtanga: What will you be doing?
Working across the TEC's customer facing and internal teams, making this a critical role in providing key business information.

• The use of high-quality business information to complete TEO funding assessments.
• Developing written investment related content for relationship teams to engage with TEOs regarding funding and performance.
• Work across internal teams to get the information needed to produce quality content to make funding recommendations.
• Drafting of communications to TEO including funding letters.
• Coordination of functions in relation to annual investment round, funding assessments, decision panels, communications to TEO including funding letters wash-up processes.
• Drafting documents e.g. official ministerial correspondence documents and briefing documents.

He kōrero mōu: What will you bring to the role?

• Excellent written communication skills, including writing accurate and engaging written content that is tailored for the audience, including internal and ministerial stakeholders.
• Recent experience in an Associate Advisor or Advisor role within the Public Service
• An understanding of the Machinery of Government.
• An ability to analyse complex business information and comfortable with applying judgement and making recommendations.
• Able to use business data and information to develop robust business decision and support content through ongoing performance monitoring and analysis.
• Experience of collaborating with multiple teams across a business to deliver quality work.
• Customer focussed and commitment to continual improvement.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What you will get in return?

• A supportive team environment where you will be part of a team of talented and experienced advisors.
• A development opportunity for your advisory/analytical career
• An important role in ensuring the success of TEC through making sure our key partners have the insights and information they need.
• A range of benefits including flexible working and a collaborative and engaging culture.
• Remuneration, recruitment range is from $87k to $102k (the remuneration offer will depend on the skills and experience you bring) + 3 % Kiwisaver.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply
To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please visit the TEC Careers Portal.

If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.

The closing date for this role is, Monday 23 September 2024

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.