Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Principal Advisor, COVID-19 Inquiry
- Fixed term or secondment to February 2026
- Full time, Wellington based role
- Remuneration range $144,291 - $160,000 p/a including KiwiSaver contributions.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
This is a newly established role with a dedicated focus on leading and supporting DPMC's response to Phase 2 of the Royal Commission into the lessons learned from Aotearoa New Zealand's response to COVID-19.
This Principal Advisor will have a focus on providing a technical leadership and mentoring role in relation to the department's response to Phase 2 of the Royal Commission into the lessons learned from Aotearoa New Zealand's response to COVID-19. In this small team, the Principal Advisor will take the lead in proactively identifying information and providing advice on related COVID-19 material, including taking the lead in developing any responses to requests for information from the Royal Commission.
The Principal Advisor is also responsible for supporting engagement with stakeholders, providing advice and ensuring that emerging or potential risks to the effectiveness of DPMC's response are identified in a timely manner and reported for early DPMC management consideration. It also provides thought leadership on relevant matters to the COVID-19 Inquiry team and provides feedback and direction within the team.
The role would suit someone who has had previous experience managing and advising on inquiries, and can demonstrate the following capabilities:
- Highly developed analytical skills and able to provide thought leadership capabilities,
- Excellent writer, able to synthesise material at both the strategic & tactical level,
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills,
- Ability to rapidly analyse and convey complex information and make effective, well-reasoned decisions,
- Able to communicate with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders at all levels,
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and present clearly at a senior level.
This role sits in the Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group (SGE) within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Ta matou e tuku | What we offer
We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we believe it is a strength.
Remuneration is in the range of $144,291 - $160,000 p/a including KiwiSaver contributions and will be appropriate to the skills and experience of the preferred candidate.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of advanced political acumen, resilience, and ability to read the room, adapt to stakeholder needs, and navigate complex political landscapes with ease. They will be comfortable with ambiguity, remaining positive and adaptable while driving clarity and results.
Me pehea te tono |How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply online. Applications close 8pm, Tuesday 5 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, you can contact Annabel.Ritchie@dpmc.govt.nz.