Investment Director

As an Investment Director, you will lead a team responsible for the assessment, stewardship and performance of a portfolio of significant Crown investments. You will provide commercial leadership across the investment lifecycle while contributing as a senior leader within the Investment Management Branch.

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• Lead the management and stewardship of a portfolio of significant Crown investments.
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• Assess, structure and negotiate complex investment opportunities and funding arrangements.
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• Monitor performance and manage commercial, delivery, financial and reputational risks.
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• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to Ministers and senior decision makers.
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• Build trusted relationships with iwi, Māori organisations, local government, industry and investment partners.
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• Lead and develop a high‑performing team whilst contributing to branch‑wide leadership and investment practice.
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• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to evaluate complex investment opportunities, risks and outcomes.
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• Ability to influence decision making and provide clear, evidence‑based advice in complex environments.
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• Experience building and managing trusted relationships across government, industry, investors, local government, iwi and Māori organisations, or other senior stakeholders.
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• Proven leadership capability, including developing people and contributing to high‑performing teams.
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• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
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• Ability to work confidently in complex, ambiguous and politically sensitive environments.
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• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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• An understanding of the machinery of government or experience working in the public sector is desirable, but not essential.
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All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a CV and cover letter. Email Jess Dalbeth at [email protected] if you have any further questions. Applications close on Sunday 26 July 2026 (midnight).