Principal Advisor
The Treasury currently has opportunities available for three Principal Advisors to support the development of Treasury's capability in our Improved Economic Performance and High Performing State Sector outcome areas.
This is an opportunity for you to:
- Take a substantial leadership role in shaping our advice and working effectively with other agencies to influence government decisions and improve the living standards of New Zealanders
- Work with Treasury teams and directly with key external stakeholders to develop and represent Treasury's advice and lead further research and analysis as required
- Apply your in-depth technical expertise and sophisticated policy/operational leadership experience to deliver Treasury results.
You are an experienced principal advisor or senior leader who:
- Has at least 10 years relevant experience and substantial expertise and interest in economic & social policy issues affecting New Zealand's economic and state sector performance
- Has proven ability to lead, bring innovative thought leadership and find creative solutions to complex issues
- Has a reputation for being able to work collaboratively across teams and organisations on complex issues and is able to draw connections to improve advice across a diverse organisation. You are not just a smart thinker - you make things happen and bring people with you
- Has proven capacity to quickly grasp and progress unfamiliar issues
- Can coach and mentor colleagues and work alongside less senior staff to transfer expertise and teach the art of policy making.
In addition to these requirements, we have specific requirements for Principals to work with each of our 'Health and Housing' and 'Growth and Public Services' areas and for a role leading Treasury's thinking on Crown-Maori issues.
Health & Housing - Is after someone with a substantial strategic policy background, preferably with expertise in the health sector or similar (in system design and performance) and/or in health economics. You can build our knowledge about developments in international jurisdictions, provide sound microeconomic analysis, help us to understand better the drivers of health sector performance in New Zealand and then apply that to advice about how to increase the sustainability of the New Zealand health system. Also you will work across the state sector portfolios, playing a wider leadership role in supporting deeper analysis and thinking in other areas of public sector performance & policy.
Crown-Maori leadership - This role is focussed on helping the Government work with Maori to develop fair, enduring, and growth enhancing solutions to Maori rights and interests and considering opportunities to reduce social and economic disparities. You will be an innovative thought leader on Maori issues who has or can quickly form strong relationships and lead others within Government and with external stakeholders, particularly Maori. You will lead staff within Treasury and will work to build Treasury's capability on Maori issues.
Enhancing New Zealand's economic growth performance - This role will work across the Growth and Public Services portfolio, which leads Treasury's advice on lifting New Zealand's medium term growth performance. Our work spans a range of areas including education and skills, labour markets, financial markets, natural resources, tax, innovation and the wider regulatory management system. You will be expected to work collaboratively across the portfolio, with other areas of Treasury and with stakeholders in both the public and private sectors.
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We offer you:
- challenging and interesting issues to work on - no two days are the same and the variety and broad focus of our work, which has a real impact on the lives of New Zealanders, sets us apart from many other employers
- a collaborative, lively and supportive team work environment where you will interact with a range of people, both in the wider Treasury and external stakeholders
- a competitive salary
- a strong focus on your development and ongoing training.
About us
The Treasury is the Government's lead advisor on economic, financial and regulatory policy and has the overall vision of helping government to achieve higher living standards for all New Zealanders. Advising the Government on what matters most and what that implies for public policy, the Treasury offers truly exciting and challenging career opportunities.
We employ the best and most capable people, to meet growing expectations for high quality performance. We aim to provide our people with a great career path and a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you want to be part of an organisation that plays an integral role in the day-to-day running of the Government, then you should consider a career at the Treasury. The work is challenging and exciting, the demands immediate and the learning curve steep.
The Treasury prides itself on the quality of its staff and understands the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential
Information about Treasury outcomes is part of our Statement of Intent available at http://www.treasury.govt.nz/publications/abouttreasury/soi/2011-16
Applications for this role should be submitted by Monday 9 April 2012
Please apply now using the 'Apply Now' button below or contact our Human Resources team on human.resources@treasury.govt.nz for further information.
The Treasury values diversity amongst its employees and encourages a positive work life balance
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