Advisor Operational Investment & Contracts - Wellington
Advisor Operational Investment & Contracts: Kaitohutohu (fixed-term)
Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - supporting New Zealanders to have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives.
If you're looking for your why, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training; we invest over $3 billion a year in tertiary education and careers systems and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders.
The Operational Investment & Contracts team works closely with other key areas to be a centre of expertise regarding the performance of on-Plan Tertiary Education Organisations (TEO) The team conducts funding assessments, coordinates, and supports the funding decision processes. The team also writes investment related official Correspondence and briefings.
The team provides a year-round view of TEO performance, both through the assessment process as part of the annual investment round, but also through ongoing performance monitoring and analysis.
This is a fixed-term role through to 24 April 2026 to cover a permanent staff member who has been seconded to another area of the business.
He angitūtanga: What will you be doing?
This role requires you to work across the TEC's customer facing teams and other key stakeholders to develop engagement material for our investment round, making this a critical role in providing key business information.
The use of high-quality business information to complete TEO funding assessments.
Developing written investment related content for relationship teams to engage with TEOs regarding funding and performance.
Work across internal teams to get the information needed to produce quality content to make funding recommendations.
Drafting of communications to TEO including funding letters.
Coordination of functions in relation to annual investment round, funding assessments, decision panels, communications to TEO including funding letters wash-up processes.
Drafting documents e.g. official ministerial correspondence documents and briefing documents.
He kōrero mōu: What will you bring to the role?
This role is ideal for someone with recent experience as an Associate Advisor or Advisor in the Public Service who understands the machinery of government and how agencies work together to deliver outcomes. You will bring the following:
Excellent written communication skills, including writing accurate and engaging written content that is tailored for the audience, including internal and ministerial stakeholders.
An ability to analyse complex business information and comfortable with applying judgement and making recommendations.
Able to use business data and information to develop robust business decision and support content through ongoing performance monitoring and analysis.
Experience of collaborating with multiple teams across a business to deliver quality work.
Customer focussed and commitment to continual improvement.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
A focus on Career development and internal opportunities
At TEC we are committed to supporting a range of flexible working arrangements to help staff manage their work and personal commitments, we also expect team members to be in the office at least three days per week to help collaboration.
The salary range for this position starts from $86,769 up to $102,081 + 3% KiwiSaver depending on demonstrable skills and experience.
Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply
To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply For This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.
If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.
The closing date for this role is 11:59pm Sunday 20 July 2025. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application
