Job Description

About Us | Mō mātou

Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across legal, finance, people and culture, communications, and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.

The role | Te tūnga

As a Senior Advisor, Strategy and Governance, you will support the Manager Strategy and Governance to help the Department develop, deliver and embed effective organisational strategy, planning and accountability processes. You’ll provide high‑quality strategic and technical advice, ensuring planning and reporting is well integrated, aligned with best practice, and meets both internal and external requirements.

This role works closely with leaders and teams across the organisation, as well as central agencies, to enable informed decision‑making and strong organisational performance. You’ll play a key part in maintaining a clear line of sight between strategy, performance, and delivery, while building strong relationships that enhance strategic capability across the Department. You’ll play a key part in maintaining a clear line of sight between strategy, performance, and delivery, bringing a positive, can‑do mindset to turning strategic intent into action.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Demonstrated experience in strategy, planning and performance reporting within a public sector or complex organisational environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret information and provide clear, practical advice to senior leaders
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships, including influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Sound judgement and confidence navigating complex, ambiguous or sensitive issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing high‑quality reports and briefings
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to agreed timelines

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role is $114,039 - $141,915.

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How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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Applications for this role close 5pm, Friday 17 April 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, please email Recruiter - Jayden Vallabh