Principal Advisor – Organisational Performance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Play a lead role in delivering the organisational performance work programme .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandLead💰 NZ$163,000 - NZ$175,580 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing high-quality statutory accountability documents and performance measurement practices, with strong business analysis skills that combine qualitative and quantitative analysis. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in reporting and monitoring systems.

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Statutory Accountability Document ProductionBusiness Analysis SkillsPerformance Measurement FrameworksStakeholder CollaborationPuMP Performance Measurement Methodology

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Hard Skills

Performance MeasurementMonitoring Systems DevelopmentQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisStatutory ReportingPerformance FrameworksContinuous ImprovementReporting Document ProductionGovernment Expectation Setting

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral PresentationAdvocacy SkillsInfluencing SkillsResilience

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualification in Related DisciplineTraining in PuMP Performance Measurement Methodology

Industry Keywords

Crown EntityMachinery of GovernmentOrganisational PerformancePerformance PracticesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a lead role in delivering the organisational performance work programme
Produce performance and monitoring documents demonstrating delivery of core functions and meeting government expectations
Support the design and development of reporting and monitoring products and systems
Assess how NZTA Waka Kotahi is tracking against its strategic direction
Demonstrate the effectiveness of activities NZTA is funded to invest in and deliver
Produce high-quality statutory reporting documents and internal leadership reporting
Drive improvements in measuring and monitoring progress
Support a lift in maturity of performance measurement practices across the organisation
Report to the Head of Organisational Performance
Collaborate widely with stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in producing high-quality statutory accountability documents, preferably for a Crown entity
Strong business analysis skills, combining story-telling with qualitative and quantitative analysis
Demonstrated expertise and deep understanding of machinery of Government in relation to expectation setting, planning, performance measurement and monitoring
In-depth understanding of performance frameworks and end-user needs for monitoring and reporting products
Highly effective written and oral presentation, communications and advocacy skills
Proven experience driving continuous improvement to lift maturity in performance practice, products and processes
Proven experience leading, influencing and building credibility across diverse stakeholders
Ability to create and propose innovative solutions, and be resilient and responsive to change
A tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience
Training in the PuMP performance measurement methodology is desirable
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements
5 weeks annual leave
Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees
Equal opportunity working environment
Recruitment support and access accommodations