Posted 16 July, 2026
Senior Advisor Plan Perform
New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.About our group | Mo te roopuThe Corporate Services Group works in close partnership with the wider business to lead, support, and enable the EPA to achieve its strategic intentions and effectively and efficiently deliver its core functions.There are five key functions within the Corporate Services Group. These are:Information Management and Technology, People and Capability, Communications and Customer, Finance and Business Services and Enterprise Projects.The Finance and Business Services function provides leadership and support across finance, procurement, planning and performance, risk and assurance, and facilities.Planning and Performance leads organisational performance, business and strategic planning and provides high quality internal and external accountability reporting.About the role | Mo te tungaThis role is based in our Wellington office. While we're happy to consider work-from-home arrangements, this role is not designed for full-time remote working.As the Senior Advisor Planning Performance, you will play a key role in helping the EPA achieve its strategic priorities through effective planning, performance monitoring and accountability reporting. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll provide trusted advice, coordinate key reporting processes and help ensure the EPA can demonstrate the impact of its workA typical day in the life of this roleWorking with leaders to develop plans, performance measures and reporting.Preparing reporting for the Board, Minister and Executive Leadership Team.Providing advice on organisational performance and accountability requirements.Identifying opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes.Mentoring and supporting team members.About you | Mohou akeYou are an experienced advisor who enjoys working at both the strategic and operational level. You can confidently navigate complex issues, build strong relationships and turn information into meaningful insights. You enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated by helping organisations perform at their best.We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience - if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.An in-depth working knowledge of the machinery of the governmentSkills and experience in planning, strategy, performance and accountability reportingAbility to see the "big picture" and provide performance advice and guidance to managers for decision makingExcellent interpersonal, relationship building and networking skills with the ability to influence those who do not have a direct reporting relationshipExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to influence and work effectively across all levels of an organisation.What's in it for you | Nga ahuatanga kei a matouThere are extra benefits to working at the EPA:flexible working culturethree additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks' annual leave$400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at homean annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiativesin-house Maori cultural capability building programmelearning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposiumactive and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networksEPA awards recognising individual and team effortrelocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.Salary range$103,473 - $155,209 per annum (midpoint $129,341).This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience.How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoComplete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter.Please note: your covering letter is an important part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role, and why you applied. Tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa.View the Position DescriptionFor more information, please contact [email protected] or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.We are open to supporting inter agency secondments. If possible, please discuss the prospect of joining us with your current manager, before submitting your application.Applications close | Ra Katinga5pm, Monday 13 July 2026We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage #J-18808-Ljbffr