Advisor, Office of the Chief Executive | Kaitohutohu, Tari o te Tumu Whakahaere - Wellington

Advisor, Office of the Chief Executive | Kaitohutohu, Tari o te Tumu Whakahaere 

Develop machinery of government skills in an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.  

• Work in a fast-paced environment at the centre of the organisation 

• Shape and improve processes and utilise your strong administration skills 

• Enhance your knowledge and understanding of machinery of government 

• Learn and grow in a positive, supportive environment 

About Us | Ko mātou  

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1400+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.  

What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe  

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!! 

Starting salary: $ 82,988 - $ 96,907 + superannuation  

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include: 

• Balance life and work commitments  

• Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)

• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa  

The role | Te tūnga   

This role is permanent, based in Wellington. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Executive and Government Relations, you'll work in a high performing team that supports and advises the Chief Executive, manages the relationship with the Office of the Minister of Statistics and leads on machinery of government matters. You'll be responsible for compiling and providing advice and information, including to respond to Official Information Act requests, while also ensuring our records are well maintained and our administrative processes are accurate and continually improved. We see you bringing a can-do attitude, and a focus on high-quality delivery to the role and team.  

This role would suit someone who can show: 

• Experience compiling and summarising information to share with others 

• Ability to engage collaboratively across the Office of the Chief Executive and across the organisation 

• Attention to detail and the ability to develop and improve processes 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• An understanding of the machinery of government and related processes and procedures, or a strong desire to learn 

• A willingness to upskill and increase your cultural capability 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou   

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.  

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us. 

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, tell us what attracted you to this role, and tell us what you would bring to Stats NZ. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono   

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirect to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. 

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.  

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.