Lead Adviser - Policy, Performance and Governance

Lead Adviser – Policy, Performance & Governance | Kaitohutohu Matua – Kaupapahere, Whaihua, Whakahaere hoki

• Drive organisational planning, reporting, and performance frameworks
• Provide expert governance, compliance, and risk advice
• Permanent role with flexibility to be based in Wellington or Auckland

Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is the national arts development agency, working alongside artists, ringatoi, practitioners and arts organisations across the motu. The organisation is moving into the next phase of a significant change programme, with a new operating model designed to strengthen leadership, connection, investment and impact across the arts and ngā toi.

Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role You'll lead organisational performance and accountability functions, ensuring CNZ meets its public sector obligations and delivers insights that support strategic decision-making.

Working closely with senior leaders, government stakeholders, and kaimahi across the organisation, you will:

• Coordinate organisational planning and performance reporting
• Lead Crown entity accountability and statutory reporting processes
• Provide strategic analysis and organisational insights
• Manage ministerial, parliamentary, and information request workflows
• Oversee governance, compliance, and no-surprises processes
• Support effective relationships across government and monitoring agencies

Mōu | About You The Successful Candidate Will Bring

• Experience in organisational performance, planning, governance, or accountability roles
• Strong public sector or Crown entity experience
• Experience preparing accountability documents such as SOIs, SPEs, or Annual Reports
• Experience managing OIA, Privacy Act, or Parliamentary Question processes
• Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking capability
• Sound knowledge of government, ministerial, and Parliamentary processes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex work programmes
• Understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to work effectively across diverse and creative communities

Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now! Applications close midnight Sunday 8th November 2026 To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 027 285 1461 or Luke Spratt on 021 056 7035 for a confidential kōrero.

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.

We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space. A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised. Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!