Senior Advisor - StrategyApply locations Wellington time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 14, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-0000009566
Opportunity to highlight your strategic advisory skills in a newly created teamA hands-on role making a tangible difference to improving land transport outcomesPlay a key role in supporting the business translate strategy into actionTe Tuapae – System Leadership group acts as a trusted advisor and works with the business to set and maintain strategic direction through strategy, policy, planning, evaluation, evidence and insights. It leads the development of strategic Crown Maori partnerships to embed our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. Leading future thinking and strategic foresight capability, enabling innovation for improvement in the land transport system.
Te Tuapae – System Leadership group uses research, analytics, evaluation, insights and intelligence that provide evidence-based, investment direction to optimise investment decisions as well as informing central and local government's strategic direction and policy.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity The newly created Strategy team within the wider Strategy Team within Te Tuapae – System Leadership group has been established to lead the development of strategic direction and guide the alignment of implementation planning and delivery to help NZTA achieve its purpose and priorities. It also has a role influencing external strategic direction and priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this new team as a Senior Advisor, where you will be providing strategic advice, analysis, project management and proactive support to the Manager Strategy Development and Enablement, Strategy Directors the Te Tuapae – System Leadership business group and the wider NZTA.
You will be involved in a variety of tasks, including preparing briefing papers, analysing material, collating data and information that supports strategy development, and following up on requests for information.
With a multi outcome, long term view you will be working across the organisation helping translate strategy into action that will make a tangible difference to improving land transport outcomes.
Ko koe tenei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring:
An understanding of effective strategy design, development and implementation in a delivery focused organisationExperience operating in a multi-disciplinary strategic teamStrong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing, analysing, collating and distilling information used to inform strategic directionExperience providing strategic advice and the ability to influence operational delivery to improve multiple outcomesExcellent verbal and numerical reasoning, along with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Strong written and oral communication skills, initiative, and a solution mindsetQualifications: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is essential.You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Ko wai matou | About us At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.
Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.
Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
Ra Katinga | Applications close: 13 January 2025
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To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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