Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance at Office of the Auditor-General, Wellington - WairarapaSenior Advisor, Strategy and Performance – Permanent, full-timeThe Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake aims to improve trust and confidence in the public sector. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations, playing a major part in ensuring that New Zealand's public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world.We're looking for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Strategy and Performance team on a permanent basis.As Senior Advisor, you'll bring a strong understanding of the concepts and principles of strategic planning, performance reporting, governance, and accountability. You know what 'good' looks like, and how this can be translated into practice.Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Performance, you'll be providing high-quality analysis, insights, and advice to support the strategic direction of the Auditor-General. The role's particular focus will be on business planning and performance reporting (including our annual report). You'll also support wider team initiatives to implement our strategy, strengthen the Office's governance, and develop the Auditor-General's annual plan.To be successful in this role, you'll have:At least three to four years' experience working in a similar role in a public organisation;Experience working with performance indicators and measures and distilling insights for senior leaders;The ability to develop and implement business planning approaches across an organisation;A sound understanding of the system of government and public management in New Zealand;An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Maori;Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills;Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders and leaders;Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide high-quality advice;A pragmatic, reflective, and forward-thinking attitude; andThe ability to work as part of a small team, and with subject-matter experts across the organisation.We offer our staff:Learning and development opportunities.Supportive, flexible working.Health and well-being benefits.As an organisation, people matter to us, our independence is critical, we act with integrity and courage, and we're here to make a difference.We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz.Applications close Sunday 12 January 2025.
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