Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mō te tūranga | About the role
The Planning and Performance team leads the delivery of fit for purpose accountability reports such as our Annual Report and ensures that the organisation is reporting on the impacts we are making on everyday New Zealanders. We also play a key role in supporting the organisation and providing senior leaders with advice on business planning, risk management, performance measurement, internal reporting to senior leadership, and coordinating responses to Ministerial/Parliamentary requests.
A valued team member, you'll provide support to the organisation on performance measurement, business planning and reporting to ensure alignment, delivery against objectives and consistent practices. As you develop your relationship management skills, you'll partner with other teams across the organisation to ensure our reports are of a high standard and align to Ministerial Expectations and Commissions objectives.
This is a permanent position, based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office. The indicative salary range for this role is $96,722 - $115,000 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
He kōrero mōu | About you
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Performance Adviser:
- at least two years' experience assisting with the development and enhancement of accountability frameworks, processes, performance measurement and reporting within the public sector
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to quickly understand complex processes and use critical thinking to drive creative solutions
- proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise your workload to ensure that deadlines are met, and work is delivered to an agreed standard
- sound knowledge and understanding of the Machinery of Government
- ability to gather, research and analyse complex information
- ability to influence without having direct authority
- a relevant tertiary qualification
Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We asked our staff what it's like to work for Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission:
There's a lot to like about working here. The work is varied and super-interesting, and you have a chance to make a real difference protecting competition and consumers. The people you work with are fantastic: they're hardworking and smart and are passionate about doing their best to make sure New Zealanders are getting a 'fair go'. We care for each other, and our environment is inclusive. We work across boundaries, collaborate, and learn from each other.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625. Closing date for applications: Sunday 6 April 2025.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.