Multiple Opportunities for Chief/Lead Advisors

Are you an experienced leader with expertise in policy, strategy, and high-level advisory work? We are seeking professionals for senior roles across multiple organisations. Work closely with Chief Executives and Deputy Chief Executives to shape direction, lead initiatives, manage projects, and drive system-level change. These roles offer the chance to collaborate with talented teams. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, apply now!

Are you an experienced in leading work, advising to the highest level, and have policy expertise? We are seeking highly skilled professionals to fill a range of high level advisory, strategic, and leadership roles across multiple organisations. These positions offer the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, provide expert advice at the executive level, and contribute to shaping organisational direction and system-level change.

About the Roles:
These roles sit at the heart of decision-making and strategy within their respective organisations. You will work closely with senior leaders, including Chief Executives and Deputy Chief Executives, to provide high-level advice, lead cross-cutting initiatives, lead important projects and ensure alignment between organisational priorities and broader system goals. Key responsibilities may include:

• Providing expert advice on complex policy, regulatory, or organisational matters.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, Ministers, iwi/Māori partners, and other government agencies.
• Managing or contributing to large-scale projects involving research, analysis, fiscal modelling, and reporting.
• Representing Senior leadership for organisational or initiative strategies

What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking candidates with:

• Proven experience in senior advisory, strategy, or leadership roles within the public sector at a high-level Principal, Lead, Chief Advisor, Director, or General Manager level.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience leading or contributing to complex projects from design to delivery.
• Experience working to a Chief Executive or Deputy Chief Executive.
• Competence and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills for preparing briefings, reports, and executive papers.
• Political acumen, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate ambiguity confidently.

Why Apply?
These roles offer competitive remuneration packages (ranging from $150k–$220k depending on the role). You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across sectors while driving initiatives that improve outcomes for communities nationwide.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise can shape policy, systems, and strategies at the highest levels — apply now!

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Peita Ransom on +6444719798