Principal Adviser

Position Title: Principal Adviser

Team and Group: Crown Entity Monitoring, Investment & Monitoring

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location: Wellington CBD office

Salary: Base Salary $127,142 - $168,973 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

• Meaningful work in a critical area
• Make real change to Crown entity monitoring practice and performance
• Wellington based only

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu Waka

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatu Waka is the system leader for the transport sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We work in partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transport system moving and are the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.

At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We have approximately 230 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.

About the opportunity | Nga whakamarama mo te tunga

The Crown Entity Monitoring team is one of five teams within the Investment and Monitoring Group.

The purpose of the team is to be the Ministry's lead adviser in supporting the Minister of Transport to oversee and manage the Crown's governance interests in, and relationship with four Crown entities:

• New Zealand Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi,
• Maritime New Zealand,
• Civil Aviation Authority, and
• Transport Accident Investigation Commission

The team is the Ministry's lead in managing the formal relationships between the Crown and the four entities. This includes providing insightful and timely advice on entity strategy and performance, actively engaging with entities to maximise their value and impact, and supporting board performance.

The team also advises the Minister on the board appointments and fees for the four Crown entities, as well as bespoke Crown companies such as City Rail Link (CRL) Ltd.

Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.

What you'll bring | Te wahi ki a koe

You will be an accomplished professional with a proven track record in Crown entity monitoring, as well as provide capability in accounting and finance. Experience in governance roles, or an appreciation of public sector governance, is desirable. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You will have:

• Success in strategy and performance, governance, financial and/or public policy disciplines.
• Success working with a wide range of senior leaders and decision makers to deliver outcomes.
• Successfully developed and applied frameworks to inform strategic insights and analysis for Ministers, decision makers and stakeholders.
• Providing high quality and impactful written and verbal analysis for Ministers/Commercial Boards and senior decision makers.
• Success in engaging with and influencing senior leaders across a range of disciplines.
• A tertiary qualification preferably in public policy, accounting, finance or economics, or comparable experience, would be desirable.

Salary range | Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau

The base salary range for this position is $127,142 - $168,973 per annum (+ KiwiSaver) - mid point $140,812. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience that you bring.

What we offer | Te wahi ki a matou

We pride ourselves on being an agile and pragmatic Ministry. We are a small, friendly and supportive agency with a flat structure and strong values. We'll provide you with flexible working, a range of health and wellbeing benefits and tools to carry out your work including laptop, mobile and WFH IT equipment.

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, Monday 21 April 2025

Please note, we may be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates before the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Kitty McCool, Recruitment Adviser at k.mccool@transport.govt.nz.

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 a sense of belonging.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.