Senior Manager Executive and Government Relations | Kaiwhakahaere Matua – Hononga Whakahaere me te Kāwanatanga - Wellington

Senior Manager, Executive and Government Relations; Office of the Chief Executive

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.  

• People are at the heart of our work - engage, empower, develop, and support them to succeed

• Bring your expertise, thought leadership, curiosity and desire to lead

• Work at the heart of the organisation and support the Chief Executive and Ministers

About Us | Ko mātou  

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.  

What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe  

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!! 

Starting salary: $162,436 mid-range to $186,802 + superannuation  

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include: 

• Balance life and work commitments  

• Develop and grow your career

• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa  

The role | Te tūnga   This role is permanent, based in Wellington. The Senior Manager, Executive and Government Relations position requires an experienced leader where your people are your priority and are aware of this first and foremost. You'll provide your people with the context and then empower them to do their best work.

In this position you will lead the Executive and Government Relations function, providing expert advice and strategic support to the Chief Executive and Government Statistician, Executive Leadership team, and the wider organisation. You'll coach, develop, and manage a team of advisors, including principal advisors and senior advisors, to perform at the highest professional standards and deliver high quality results.

The position sits within the Office of the Chief Executive, where you'll be part of a leadership team that drives effective delivery and the proactive management of Stats NZ's engagement with Ministers and key central agencies.  

There is a team of approximately 9 staff, and you will be a committed leader - engaging, coaching, developing and inspiring your team towards high performance.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou   

You're someone who enjoys being kept on their toes and is comfortable leading and delivering through ambiguity. You understand where established practices are necessary, but equally, where there is scope to challenge, innovate and improve

It is a given that you will be a skilled people leader with coaching skills. This role would suit someone who can also bring: 

• Expert knowledge of machinery of government and related processes and procedures

• The ability to use your experience to provide strategic advice at pace across a wide range of complex issues

• Proven experience building strong and effective working relationships internally and externally

• A reputation as someone who can 'get things done' while maintaining a strategic perspective

• Excellent relationship skills to build trust at all levels as an influential Senior Manager 

• Enthusiasm and passion about leading an integral part of Stats NZ.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono   

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. 

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.  

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.