Senior Business Advisor

About Us | Mō mātou

The Department of Internal Affairs provides administrative assistance to Public and Government Inquiries. These Inquiries can inquire into any matter of public importance or concern to the Government of the day. These could include Royal Commissions, which are appointed by and report to the Governor-General or Government Inquiries which are appointed by and report to a Minister. Both types of Inquiry have the same legal powers and are supported by Inquiry teams made up of subject matter experts and highly experienced support specialists.

The role | Te tūnga

This exciting new fixed term assignment (through to end of January 2027) is responsible for providing exceptional advice and support to the Senior Leaders and Members of the Inquiry team. You will bring strong programme management practices, owning the programme plan supporting the Inquiry as it progresses. You support governance, risk management and reporting for the Inquiry working closely with the Inquiry Support Director and Leadership.

We require a pragmatic and sharp thinker who can see the big picture, connect information quickly, exercise sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and ensure that the Members and Inquiry Leadership team are well-informed and prepared for their planning, decision making and other commitments.

You will be a confident communicator with the ability to engage with a wide range of senior leaders, other agencies and organisations across the country. Highly organised you will have the ability to anticipate and effectively manage governance, performance management, planning and reporting. The ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic and fast paced environment is a must!

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Proven success working in a project or programme management environment managing a variety of work items that have varying complexity and timeframes
• Sound knowledge and experience with the application of governance frameworks and risk and interest registers.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and negotiate deadlines in the face of competing demands.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in planning, project oversight, and risk management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, having had experience producing quality accountability documents and processes.
• Genuine interest in developing a deeper understanding of the Inquiry responsibilities and activities.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

Appointing range $111k - $138k - fixed term/secondment through to Jan 2027.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close 5pm, Wednesday 24 th June. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please email Jo Attewell - [email protected] . For the full position description, please Click here .