Principal Advisor, Crown Entity Monitoring

M te tnga About the role

As Principal Advisor Crown Entity Monitoring you will provide technical leadership and expertise to support the leadership and delivery of our Crown Entity monitoring function. This function is designed as a third line of defense against critical risks and challenges which the entities may encounter and provides an objective and independent view to Ministers of their performance.

The Principal Advisors responsibilities include:

• Leading advice on strategy capability governance and performance of monitored Crown entities
• Providing expert advice and assistance to Ministers including working closely with Treasury on balance sheet issues
• Assessing reporting and advising on the financial sustainability of monitored Crown entities
• Enhancing wider system outcomes by building relationships between the monitored Crown entities the Ministry and the wider housing and urban system
• Working with others across the group the organisation and the housing and urban system to understand needs and advise on best practice and fit-for-purpose commercial approaches
• Identifying and resolving risks and issues leading organisational responses or escalating these as appropriate.

The salary range for this role is $144464 $% Kiwisaver contribution.

wheako pukenga About you

To thrive in our busy challenging and changing environment you will be adaptable flexible and resilient and you will bring our values to life as we work together to deliver change for Government.

You will be committed to strengthening the Mori-Crown relationship and to growing your knowledge and use of te ao mori te reo tikanga mori Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mori values and perspectives in your work while supporting others to do the same.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience in corporate or Crown reporting environments demonstrating an ability to quickly assess financial and non-financial performance and link these to strategic risks
• Proven experience providing high quality insights and advice to executive or senior leaders that align to organisational priorities ideally in the public service
• Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders including the Treasury
• A strong understanding of the processes that underpin the operations of the public-sector environment including policy development Ministerial processes accountability and reporting
• Sound business acumen with experience contributing to the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans and processes and driving change
• Proven experience leading and contributing to organisational initiatives bringing the right people together to achieve the right outcomes and leading coaching and mentoring others in an inclusive way
• Strong communication skills in particular articulating complex issues to broad audiences including Ministers and Offices
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own workload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• A track record of making quality decisions within your area of responsibility
• A proven ability to identify trends risks and opportunities and navigate issues
• Proven skills experience and knowledge that align to the responsibilities and outcomes of the role

You must also:

• Have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
• Be able to obtain relevant checks and clearances that are required (e.g. security clearance)

M mtou About us

Te Tpapa Kura Kinga reflects the intention of the foundation for a treasured home. The name comes from the Mori whakatauki (proverb) he kurakinga e hokia he kuratangata e kore e hokia - a treasured home will endure not so a treasured person. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kingaora he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place home - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

Ngpainga What we offer

• Flexible working to give work/life balance
• Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity provide safe spaces and encourage thought-leadership
• Close to the railway station modern office space and cloud -based technology that allows for joined up cohesive collaboration
• Wellbeing initiatives tools and courses and a discounted health insurance scheme
• Open minds - we arent afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
• We work to make sure the aspirations of whnau hap and iwi are enabled

Me phea te tuku tono How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note while applications close on Friday 29 August 2025 we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

For tracking and evaluation purposes all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

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