Principal Advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive

Position Principal Advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive Division The Johnson Group Job Type Contract Location Wellington Ref# JAA6575 Posted 29 July 2026 Principal Advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive Hourly Rate Contract | Wellington | ASAP Start – March 2027 | Full-Time Preferred Job Reference: JAA6575 Are you an exceptional Principal Advisor with a talent for cutting through complexity, producing high-quality advice, and operating confidently in a fast-paced executive environment? We're seeking an experienced Principal Advisor to provide high-level support to a Deputy Chief Executive and leadership team within a public sector agency. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across a broad portfolio, leading critical pieces of work, responding to emerging priorities, and ensuring high-quality advice reaches senior decision-makers. About the Role Working to support the Deputy Chief Executive, you'll be a trusted advisor responsible for progressing complex and often time-critical work. You'll quickly get across new issues, distil complex information into clear, concise advice, and produce high-quality briefings, reports and papers for senior leaders and governance groups. You'll also play an important role in supporting work programme delivery, monitoring risks and priorities, and helping ensure the DCE and leadership team remain focused on strategic outcomes. What You'll Bring Experience supporting executive leaders and working confidently with sensitive or high-profile issues An understanding of strategic planning, organisational risk, governance and performance reporting would be highly regarded What's on Offer Hourly Rate Contract Immediate start (early to mid -August 2026 ) through to March 2027 Wellington-based contract opportunity Full-time hours preferred (i.e. available across 5 days per week) Opportunity to work closely with an executive leader on work that directly supports organisational strategy and decision-making If you're a highly capable Principal Advisor who enjoys solving complex problems, producing first-class written advice, and making an impact at the executive level, we'd love to hear from you. Or, for further information about this job, please contact: James Atkin - Principal Consultant Email: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr