Exceptional fixed term opportunity to help drive the performance and value of Crown company ownership * Join our passionate and talented team making a real difference in Aotearoa * Bring your commercial or financial analysis expertise to strengthen our strategic and policy performance advice to Ministers * Be well-supported in your professional development and career aspirations Mo matou | About Us At Te Tai Ohanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future.
We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor.
Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.
Our three Commercial and Institutional Performance teams, alongside our Governance and Appointments team, provide advice to Ministers on the Crown's ownership interest in approximately 50 Crown companies and entities in the Infrastructure, Services and Investment sectors, including some of the largest companies and financial institutions in New Zealand.
Our aim is to ensure that these entities are overseen to optimise performance, manage risk and enhance value to support future intergenerational wellbeing.
We are at the interface of the commercial world and central government, and we look for talented people from a range of professional backgrounds to support us in our work.
Korero mo te turanga | About the Role This is a fixed-term role through to the end of June 2025.
In this role, you will lead work to support the government to be clear about the public policy reasons for the Crown to own commercial entities and what is it trying to achieve with that ownership.
The results of this work will be used to support Ministers to drive the performance and value of commercial entities for to the Crown.
Key deliverables include: * Engaging with senior officials across relevant public sector departments and commercial entities and applying analytical tools to provide advice to Ministers on purpose statements, * Providing advice to Ministers on opportunities to improve the public value and performance of the Crown's commercial entities, * Working with Treasury's commercial entity relationship managers to apply ownership purposes to the issues and challenges facing individual commercial entities.
With at least 4 -5 years of relevant experience, you will be employed in a public sector economic policy or machinery of government advisory role and will bring project lead experience.
Wherever you are, you will be conversant with the Crown's arm's length ownership model, bring commercial analysis skills and have the intellectual curiosity to help drive our ownership purposes work programme.
O pumanawa | About You We are seeking a well-rounded candidate with real world experience with commercial organisations.
You will also bring: * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex problems in a relatable manner, * Experience in leading work programmes and an ability to collaborate and coordinate with colleagues across a public sector agencies, * The ability to influence and work with different stakeholders, * Strong commercial and/or economic problem-solving skills, and experience in applying these to provide strategic, policy or performance advice, * Experience and practical knowledge of strategic and commercial issues and to project leadership.
Ko nga hua | What we Offer This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success.
Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance.
Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.
The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.
We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career.
The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.
Tono mai inaianei | Apply Now Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information and a korero please contact Ann Webster, Manager, Commercial and Institutional Performance, Infrastructure at ****** Ra kati | Applications close: Wednesday 2nd October.
All applications must be made online.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
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