Business Advisor - Policy at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Business Advisor - Policy

• Permanent, , Wellington-based
• Develop and provide reporting that supports managers and a leadership team make informed, real-time decisions.
• Mature and embed a risk culture that proactively supports complex work streams.
• Support managers and a leadership who are genuinely open to listening.
• Help a busy policy group to harness systems and processes so it works smarter and not harder

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

In their role, the Business Advisor will work within the Office of the Hautū and focus on the following objectives:

Develop and Provide Reporting: The Business Advisor works to develop and provide reporting mechanisms that enable managers and the leadership team to make informed, real-time decisions. They ensure that the reporting is accurate, relevant, and timely, providing the necessary information for effective decision-making.

Mature and Embed a Risk Culture: The Business Advisor plays a key role in maturing and embedding a risk culture within the organization. They proactively support complex work streams by identifying and addressing potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. This helps the organization to operate with awareness and preparedness, minimizing the negative impacts of risks.

Support Managers and Leadership: The Business Advisor supports managers and the leadership team by being genuinely open to listening. They provide a supportive and collaborative environment where ideas, concerns, and feedback from managers and leaders are heard and valued. This ensures that their perspectives are taken into account when making decisions and shaping the organization's direction.

Future-proof Systems and Processes: The Business Advisor contributes to future-proofing the busy policy group by harnessing systems and processes to work smarter and more efficiently. They identify opportunities for improvement, streamline workflows, and implement technologies or methodologies that enhance productivity and effectiveness. This helps the organization adapt to changing needs and challenges in a sustainable manner.

By focusing on these objectives, the Business Advisor plays a critical role in facilitating informed decision-making, promoting a proactive risk culture, fostering open communication, and driving efficiency within the policy group.

Salary range: $71,859 - $86,939 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• Position can be part time or permanent (to be discussed with the successful candidate)
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

You will have experience working across complex organisations, as well as a track record of developing and embedding business improvement systems that encompass a broad spectrum of stakeholder views.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

You will also demonstrate:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect
• strong problem solving ability, particularly when dealing with complex issues
• an ability to operate in a complex and ambiguous environment

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

Te Pou Kaupapahere is striving to be one of the leading policy groups in government, known for high-quality evidence-based policy made in partnership with operational hoamahi, a leader in Tiriti analysis, a place that is empowering to work in, and where we strive for equity and excellence for all ākonga. 

The Office of the Hautū supports the Deputy Secretary and the teams within the policy group with proactive advice and support to enable them to achieve their strategic and operational objectives. We are an agile and responsive team that maintains good relationships across all parts of the group, the wider Ministry and with our external partners. 

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

You are also welcome to contact Antony Harvey at TePou.Kaupapahere@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight - Wednesday 07 June 2023