Manager, Public Service

Manager, Public Service Fale

Public Service Fale

Wellington

Permanent

Salary Range: $165,912 to $244,540

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Public Service Fale to provide leadership of a small, motivated team focussed on public sector strengthening advice and support to Pacific public service leaders.

About the role

The Manager leads the Public Service Fale team, who deliver public sector strengthening advice and support to Pacific Public Service Commissioners and other Pacific public service leaders. You'll support planning, delivery, and reporting of the Fale annual work plan, and ensure services provided by the team are timely, relevant, and aligned with Pacific and NZ government priorities for public sector strengthening and good governance.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong planning, programme delivery, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Cultural competence and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to influence outcomes and broker pragmatic solutions.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead a high-performing team to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with Pacific Public Service Commissioners, MFAT, and development partners.
• Support planning, delivery, and reporting of the Fale annual work plan.
• Foster collaboration and model effective communication across the region.

Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

This position sits within the Public Service Fale, a regional centre of excellence funded by MFAT, supporting 16 Pacific Public Service Commissioners to strengthen public services for their citizens.

For more information about our role and purpose, visit our website at www.publicservice.govt.nz.

Important Information

We are committed to building a talented and inclusive Public Service through a recruitment approach focussed on merit. We value diverse experiences, perspectives and skills that strengthen our ability to deliver for the Public Service. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage people to be their authentic selves at work. Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.

Salary

The full salary range for the band is $165,912 to $244,540. We typically look to appoint to role between $165,912 to $215,281, depending on skills and experience.

How to apply

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Tania Ott at ***email_hidden*** .

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you and your values
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you would bring to the role and our organisation.

Requirements

To be appointed to this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance you must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, your application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool (process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool) to self-check your eligibility for a clearance. Please note that this tool is indicative only, and initiation of a formal security clearance will be undertaken prior to any appointment.

Please note that all applicants are required to apply via jobs.govt.nz. You will need a RealMe account to apply.

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Te Kawa Mataaho. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

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Job ad open for applications on 29 May 2026.

Please submit your application by or on: 14/06/2026