Job Opportunities in New Zealand

The Office of the Deputy Secretary Policy is tasked with leading the setting of outcomes, and performance of the Policy Group. We provide high-level strategic advice and insights, ensuring effective business planning and governance, performance reporting, process improvement, quality of policy advice, and the executive machinery of government functions required within a large, complex government agency.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The roles of the Principal and Senior Advisors Work Programme Management are two newly established roles, so they afford the opportunity for you to bring your experience and values to set strategy and direction for this function and further enhance the performance of our team.
The work programme management function within the team provides the intellectual leadership to enable the development and delivery of high-quality analysis, advice, and alignment of key reporting to senior leaders across the group, broader Ministry and to ministers.

Ko ake mahi - What you will do
These are ‘doing' roles that will suit someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in when required. You will have a highly collaborative approach that enables you to work across the Ministry to ensure that insights and information gained from data are easily accessible, evidenced, and can support the creation of dashboards that demonstrate how our strategic stewardship objectives are being delivered.
You will demonstrate a strong business performance perspective, success in the efficient and effective creation and use of data and information assets, a deep understanding of the value they bring to an organisation as well as highly developed analytical skills to add insights and translate these into initiatives that provide senior leaders the information required to make decisions.
You will be comfortable in supporting broader capability development initiatives and will be able to communicate complex insights effectively, both in written reports and in person. You will be seen as highly collaborative and collegial, someone who is brought into a range of areas across the group as your ability to understand root cause issues and provide solutions is highly valued.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in the understanding of data sourcing, creation of dynamic reporting and the ability to ‘read' across the group to provide relevant report insights.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, evaluation, and adoption of data analytics capabilities to transform group performance with evidence-based performance measures.
• Excellent attention to detail, clear plain language written and oral communication, delivering requirements through practical technical documentation and business case contribution.
• Comfort in challenging current thinking and asking good questions to understand processes, issues, and barriers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to use different interpersonal styles and communication techniques, expectations management, and targeted influencing of senior leaders and other stakeholders to gain cooperation, support, effect change, and inspire others.

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
You will join an inclusive and collegial environment where we will celebrate achievements and prioritise action. Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working. We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things, and we would love for you to join us on this journey.
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible (less than full time may also be considered for the right candidate)
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
If you are passionate about work programme management and the data governance that enables this – apply now!

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for the Senior Advisor will be between $110,766 to $143,388 based on skills and experience.
The appointing salary for the Principal Advisor will be between $128,129 to $166,062 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Sunday 6 October 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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