Principal Advisor

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- * Join a highly engaged team and collaborate widely to deliver our statutory performance documents
* Support a lift in maturity of performance measurement practices at all levels of the organisation
* Permanent opportunity based in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch
** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
** Reporting into the Head of Organisational Performance, this opportunity will have you play a lead role in delivering our work programme to demonstrate delivery of our core functions and meet the expectations of the government.

You will support the design and development of performance frameworks, systems and reporting to assess how NZTA Waka Kotahi is tracking against its strategic direction and to demonstrate the effectiveness of the activities NZTA Waka Kotahi is funded to invest in and deliver.

This role will be responsible for the production of high-quality statutory accountability documents. Aligned with this work, it will help to drive improvements to how we measure and monitor progress to support a lift in maturity of performance measurement practices at all levels of the organisation.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $155,000 - $175,000 commensurate to skills and experience.

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** Ko koe tēnei | About you
** Knowledge and experience:
* Proven expertise and a deep understanding of machinery of Government in relation to expectation setting, planning, performance measurement and monitoring
* Previous experience in producing high-quality statutory accountability documents, preferably for a Crown entity
* An in-depth understanding of performance frameworks and end-user needs for monitoring and reporting products
* Sound knowledge of best practice strategy development and implementation
* Strong business analysis skills – able to combine story-telling with qualitative and quantitative analysis
* Proven experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a diverse range of stakeholders
* Creating and proposing innovative solutions to challenges as they arise, being resilient and responsive to change
* Highly effective written and oral presentation and communications and advocacy skills
* A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* Experience of the PuMP performance measurement methodology is desirable

The Commercial & Corporate Group provides key specialist corporate functions that are core to enabling NZTA Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and to achieve organisational excellence internally and for the land transport system.

Besides being an awesome organisation to be part of, here is what we have on offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Along with our otherwe also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.
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** Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
** Rā Katinga | Applications close:
** 22 February 2026

For further information, email: careerst.nzTo be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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