Hybrid Senior Advisor – Governance

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About the role

  • Senior Advisor - Governance supporting REANNZ in New Zealand's research and education sector. Providing high-level governance advice and managing relationships with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Managing ministerial, parliamentary and government information requests, including OIAs and Written Parliamentary Questions
  • Producing and coordinating governance and accountability documents such as Annual Reports, Statements of Intent, Statements of Performance Expectations and quarterly reporting
  • Maintaining a governance calendar and managing forward agendas for the Board and executive leadership
  • Supporting Board and committee meetings, including agenda planning, paper coordination and minute taking as required (including occasional travel)
  • Providing governance advice and guidance to the CEO and leadership team on public sector obligations and best practice
  • Coordinating cross-functional inputs from across the organisation to meet reporting and planning requirements
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with MBIE and other government stakeholders
  • Identifying opportunities to improve governance processes, documentation quality and internal accountability frameworks

Requirements

  • Significant experience in a governance or senior advisory role within the public sector or a Crown entity
  • Proven experience producing high-quality governance and accountability documents
  • Sound knowledge of OIA (Official Information Act), parliamentary processes and public sector operating environments
  • Excellent written communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to manage complex workflows, competing priorities and strict deadlines independently
  • Strong relationship-building skills and credibility when working with senior stakeholders
  • Experience working closely with a Chief Executive, Board or Executive Leadership Team

Benefits

  • Extra time off to recharge , including four REANNZ closedown days over the Christmas period and an annual wellbeing day
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support , including Southern Cross Wellbeing One health cover, Employee Assistance Program, and annual flu vaccinations
  • Family-friendly leave , including enhanced parental leave benefits and paid partner leave
  • Flexibility from day one , with immediate access to sick leave and bereavement leave and the ability to take annual leave as it accrues
  • Everyday perks , including staff discounts at PB Technologies

Job title

Senior Advisor – Governance

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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