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Chief of Staff
Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Partner closely with the Governor and Executive Leadership Team to support leadership effectiveness and strategic priorities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates substantial experience in executive decision-making and strategic advisory roles, with a strong understanding of New Zealand's public sector and regulatory environment. Proven ability to influence outcomes and lead complex initiatives while maintaining exceptional communication and political awareness.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Executive Decision-MakingStakeholder EngagementStrategic AdvisoryOrganisational Change LeadershipNew Zealand National Security Clearance
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Soft Skills
Outstanding Written CommunicationOutstanding Verbal CommunicationExceptional JudgementPolitical Awareness
Certifications & Qualifications
New Zealand National Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
New Zealand Public SectorMachinery of GovernmentRegulatory EnvironmentTe Tiriti o WaitangiTe Ao Māori
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner closely with the Governor and Executive Leadership Team to support leadership effectiveness and strategic priorities
- Promote coordination, alignment and collaboration across Te Pūtea Matua
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement priorities across Ministers, government agencies, regulated entities, industry leaders, international partners and other key stakeholders
- Help design and establish the future operating model and ways of working for the Governor's Office
- Support executive decision-making through strategic advice, analysis, briefing and planning
- Oversee and strengthen executive governance processes
- Coordinate actions and strategic commitments through to completion
- Monitor organisational delivery against strategic priorities and identify risks, opportunities and interdependencies
- Lead or coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives, reviews and strategic projects on behalf of the Governor and ELT
Requirements
What you’ll need- Substantial experience operating at executive, board, ministerial or equivalent senior decision-making level
- Experience advising and supporting chief executives, governors, ministers, boards or other senior leaders
- Strong understanding of New Zealand's public sector, machinery of government, regulatory environment and stakeholder landscape
- Established relationships and credibility across relevant New Zealand public sector, business community and political networks
- Strong record of influencing outcomes across organisational boundaries and senior stakeholders
- Experience leading complex strategic initiatives, organisational change or cross-functional programmes
- Exceptional judgement, discretion and political awareness
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
- Must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the appropriate level of New Zealand National Security Clearance
- Cover letter required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working
- Inclusive and positive workplace culture
- Five weeks' annual leave
- Additional leave options
- Wellness package
- Generous parental leave provisions
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to social, networking and sporting activities