Principal Advisor Planning and Performance Date: 4 Feb 2025 Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011 Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Be part of the Corporate and Digital Shared Services, Planning & Performance Team Fixed term role based in Wellington CBD until Feb 2026 Salary range $118k - $143k with Kiwi Saver Come and lead performance & planning for the Corporate and Digital Shared Services Group (CDSS).

We have aligned our digital, data and technology functions so that our MBIE whanau can support our future success as a digitally enabled and empowered by data organisation.

The Principal Advisor Planning & Performance is a trusted advisor, providing impartial and high-quality business advice.

They look for ways to be more efficient and bring their political nous and collaborative approach to delivering on Group outcomes.

The Principal Advisor Planning & Performance will lead coordinated group planning, reporting, and monitoring activities for the branch.

They will bring both their business understanding and system perspective to work in partnership with their manager and other staff, to contribute to the leadership and operations of the Planning & Performance Team and the wider Branch.

They will ensure the quality and consistency of advice and practices.

This role will be a key enabler of joined up systems and processes in the Branch.

We also support flexible working options between office and home.

Talk to us about what works for you, your family and our organisation.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required Proven experience in the development of complex business planning and leading, managing and monitoring complex programmes of work A strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to connect strategy, planning and performance information (financial and non-financial) to support effective decision making Successful experience in establishing and building strong, and credible working relationships with senior stakeholders Experienced in developing solutions to solve complex organisational problems, using in-depth analysis and good judgement to select and apply/recommend appropriate decisions Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining an environment focused on continuous improvement to enhance Group performance Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written particularly business writing and reporting Understanding of the Machinery of Government, including operating and decision-making procedures Knowledge and experience of governance and frameworks/models for planning and reporting Sound political nous and ability to coach and mentor other members of the team.

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours: Māia- Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, and the Crown.