Principal Advisor - Operational Policy | Wellington
Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - supporting New Zealanders to have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives.
If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training; we invest over $3 billion a year in tertiary education and careers systems and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.
He angitūtanga: About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Principal Advisor to lead, manage and contribute to varied work that crosses operational policy and implementation design.
The Principal Advisor is a member of the Policy & Implementation leadership group. The role will provide thought leadership and technical support across the work programme and for all group members. The ideal candidate will enjoy being across a range of initiatives and working collaboratively with others to review and support work.
Previous experience working in government in a policy and/or operational policy environment, particularly in administration of legislation and/or investment programmes is highly desirable.
Given the technical nature of the role, tertiary policy experience is highly desirable.
Operational policy advice: provide advice on the interpretation of policy for colleagues and the sector, support drafting secondary legislation, draft contract conditions, and critically assess policy proposals to provide implementation advice
Operational policy analysis and implementation design: explore and define problems, design how policy and strategy work in practice, create fit-for-purpose implementation products such as guidance, investment assessment criteria, and application forms
Plan and deliver: Plan and scope work, meet deadlines, identify risks and issues, and collaborate with other teams to ensure coordinated implementation
Communication: Seek decisions and keep everyone in the loop; draft memos, guidelines, website content, and presentations; use effective communication tactics to manage change.
The midpoint of the salary range is $150,923 + 3% Kiwisaver. Appointing salary will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Policy and Implementation Group
The Policy and Implementation Group has two teams, Operational Policy and Policy Implementation. The teams work across a shared work programme and team members are assigned initiatives based on capacity and capability rather than team.
He kōrero mōu - The skills we look for
If you don't have all the relevant experience described in this ad, but think you have other skills that would be valuable to Policy & Implementation at the TEC, we'd welcome your application.
In addition to relevant policy and implementation design experience, we look out for how you:
Tackle challenging problems - understand complex and ambiguous concepts and situations, and think critically
Collaborate - Thrive in a busy, tight-knit and collaborative team environment
Build trusted relationships - with colleagues and stakeholders; to understand impacts, improve policies and processes, and to negotiate and influence
Take initiative - proactively identify options to deliver effective solutions on time
Develop and learn - Actively seek input and feedback
Apply cultural competence - including your understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to work with people from different backgrounds
Write well - clear, concise, plain English is essential for the role.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?
A fun and supportive group
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days.
A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme.
A motivated and supportive leadership team and manager, keen to make the most of your skill set.
Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply
To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply for This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.
If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored cover letter and CV. Your application will stand-out if you demonstrate strong motivation and interest in the role applied for, including how professional experiences align to the skills we're looking for.
For the fixed-term roles, we welcome secondments from other government agencies.
The closing date for this role is 5pm Wednesday 2 October 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place during the advertising period, so please don't wait until the closing date. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to permanently work in New Zealand.
Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.
