Principal Advisor, Reviews and Inquiries
Type: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026
Location: Wellington
Applications Close: 5pm Sunday 10th August
We're looking for a highly organised and politically savvy Principal Advisor to lead and coordinate NEMA's response to external reviews, public inquiries and other high-profile scrutiny processes.
This is a fixed term role with a dedicated focus on leading and supporting NEMA's response to various external reviews and inquiries.
As part of a small team, this Principal Advisor will take the lead in collation of relevant materials, responses to information requests, and witness preparation.
The Principal Advisor is also responsible for supporting engagement with stakeholders, providing advice and ensuring that emerging or potential risks to the effectiveness of NEMA's response are identified in a timely manner and reported for early NEMA management consideration.
We are seeking someone who has had previous experience in managing and advising on inquiries, and is a strong communicator and relationship-builder. You will thrive in complex and high-pressure environments and can demonstrate the following capabilities/experience:
- Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills and able to provide thought leadership
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and present clearly at a senior level.
- Demonstrated experience in working with or responding to external reviews, inquiries, or statutory processes.
- Strong understanding of machinery of government and public accountability.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong judgement, political acumen, and risk awareness.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Experience facilitating collaboration across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
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