Position Title: Senior Adviser - Corporate Accountability
Team and Group: Ministerial and Executive Services, Performance and Governance
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)
Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)
Salary: $108,126 - $135,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)
Lead the Ministry's corporate accountability, planning and reporting responsibilities including Annual Report and Select Committee.
About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu Waka
The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand's economy and productivity. The Ministry's values are integrity, excellence and collaboration.
About the opportunity | Nga whakamarama mo te tunga
The Ministerial and Executive Services team is responsible for the Ministry's corporate accountability, planning and reporting, and official correspondence functions.
As the Senior Adviser - Corporate Accountability, you will be at the forefront of driving transparency and performance. You will lead the development of our corporate accountability, planning and reporting processes and documents, and work closely with the Adviser - Corporate Accountability.
Earlier this year, the team implemented a new operating model to enhance the efficiency and better support the Ministry in meeting its statutory obligations and performance goals. With a continuous improvement mindset, the Ministry sees exciting opportunities for someone to make a meaningful impact - streamlining how we work and ultimately strengthening our delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Ministry's corporate accountability processes and document production, including the Output Plan, Annual Report, Estimates and Annual Review hearing information, ensuring they meet internal and external requirements
- Leading the production of internal business planning and management reporting and advice
- Providing oversight and advice on the effectiveness of the team's operating model and any areas of improvement, including identifying risks and mitigations
- Providing expert advice to the team and wider Ministry on the standards and delivery of services
- Supporting the Manager in the allocation of incoming work and to identify and implement improvements to processes, systems and frameworks
- Coaching, advising and mentoring team members on accountability processes and documentation, including supporting the overall capability development of the team
- Supporting the delivery of the team's wider responsibilities as needed.
What you'll bring | Te wahi ki a koe
- Strong experience and demonstrated successful capability in providing advice and leading corporate accountability matters for Ministers and senior leaders, including authoring briefings and internal memorandums
- Strong experience and demonstrated successful capability in end-to-end delivery of corporate accountability matters, while working under pressure and managing tight timelines
- Significant experience in delivering multiple work outputs at the same time
- Strong experience in Select Committee requirements and processes
- Strong knowledge, experience and demonstrated successful capability with machinery of government, including interpreting relevant legislation (including Public Finance Act 1989, Public Service Act 2020 and Crown Entities Act 2004)
- Strong experience and demonstrated capability in successfully building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally, including collaborating with others to achieve outcomes, and influencing the agenda
- Significant experience and demonstrated capability in successful communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills
- Significant analytical and critical thinking skills, experience and demonstrated capability in successfully applying analytical frameworks to draw sound conclusions and make appropriate decisions
- Significant experience operating in a fast paced and changeable work environment, demonstrating your agility to respond
- Significant experience and demonstrated successful capability in effectively building the capability of others, including the provision of guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to less experienced people
- A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive equivalent experience.
Salary range | Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau
The base salary range budget for this position is $108,126 - 135,000 per annum + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.
What we offer | Te wahi ki a matou
You'll be joining a small and agile agency with a flat structure and a focus on continuous improvement. You'll receive a range of employee benefits including:
- An exciting work programme, including engagement with senior leaders and Ministers' offices
- Supportive work environment and individual development plans
- Laptop and mobile
- Modern offices with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
- A range of employee-led networks.
How to apply | Me pehea te tono mai
To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 10 August 2025.
For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Senior Recruitment Adviser, Rebecca Bakker at [email protected].
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and has a sense of belonging.
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
