Principal Advisor Inquiry into Operation Burnham

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1 Principal Advisor Inquiry into Operation Burnham The purpose of this position is to deliver and coordinate key work packages necessary for the successful operation of the Inquiry. You will work with the Inquiry team to develop and implement logistical work packages necessary for the Inquiry to perform its function. These will involve working with a range of stakeholders. You will also undertake pieces of analytical work in support of the Inquiry s work. The Department of Internal Affairs provides corporate support to the Inquiry into Operation Burnham, established under the Inquiries Act On 11 April 2018, the Attorney-General, the Honourable David Parker, announced that a Government Inquiry pursuant to the Inquiries Act 2013 is to be held into Operation Burnham and related matters. Sir Terence Arnold and Sir Geoffrey Palmer have been appointed to lead the independent inquiry. The terms of reference and information on the Inquiry can be found here: Reporting to: Manager Secretariat Location: Wellington Salary: TBC What we do matters our purpose Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders. How we do things around here our principles We make it easy, we make it work Customer centred Make things even better We re stronger together Work as a team Value each other

2 We take pride in what we do Make a positive difference Strive for excellence Working effectively with Māori Te Aka Taiwhenua our Māori Strategic Framework enables us to work effectively with Māori. We accept our privileged role and responsibility of holding and protecting the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Page 2 of 5

3 What you will do to contribute Logistics planning and implementation Produce and implement plans that enable the Inquiry to carry out its functions, such as the coordination of hearings on Inquiry matters and the interviewing of potential witnesses Operational planning, with attention to detail, that enables the Inquiry to undertake activities necessary for its purpose and its Terms of Reference As a result we will see The smooth running of logistics necessary for the Inquiry to engage with members of the public and to undertake interviews Confirmed process and logistical arrangements that support the Inquiry to achieve its goals Stakeholder engagement Develop and maintain effective relationships focused on delivering key work packages supporting the Inquiry Provide trusted advice and contributions to the work programme supporting the Inquiry Strong, collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders A strong understanding of the Inquiry s requirements and priorities, translated to pieces of work that enable these Research, analysis and communication Undertake research and analysis to support the inquiry panel s deliberations and decisions Effectively communicate ideas, analysis and options in a range of communication channels Initiative and proactivity Demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing opportunities that enable the Inquiry to carry out its activities Be comfortable with ambiguity and creating initiatives from scratch Health and safety (for self) Work safely and take responsibility for keeping self and colleagues free from harm Report all incidents and hazards promptly Know what to do in the event of an emergency Robust work based on sound analytical practice, working with a range of information sources Succinct and easily comprehended written work and excellent oral briefings You take ownership of your own responsibilities and actions You proactively communicate progress on tasks and provide updates when there are delays A safe and healthy workplace for all people using our sites as a place of work. Health and safety guidelines are followed Page 3 of 5

4 Advise Collaborate with Influence Inform Manage/ lead Deliver to The Department of Internal Affairs Who you will work with to get the job done Internal External Secretariat Manager Secretariat colleagues; including contractors Relevant DIA staff Inquiry Chair and Member Staff at other agencies Vendors/Suppliers Your success profile for this role At DIA, we have a Capability Framework to help guide our people towards the behaviours and skills needed to be successful. The core success profile for this role is Specialist Keys to Success: Problem solving Critical thinking Interpersonal savvy Navigating complexity Communicating with influence Technical and specialist learning What you will bring specifically Experience: Previous experience as Senior or Principal advisor working on complex initiatives Proven ability to work with minimal supervision Experience in the public sector is preferred Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships Managing high volumes of work within tight time frames, to required quality standards Knowledge: A strong understanding of New Zealand government and the state sector environment Strong research and analytic skills Skills: Displays the personal maturity and integrity to make good judgments about people, events and risks especially when dealing with sensitive issues Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent customer service skills Strong stakeholder relationship management focus and interpersonal skills Team focussed work ethics and the ability to work collaboratively across team boundaries Proven initiative Detail focused with the ability to anticipate risks and the consequences of decisions and commitments Page 4 of 5

5 Your success profile for this role What you will bring specifically Ability to prioritise, plan and get things done Ability to work on and progress a number of initiatives at the same time You will be required to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. Page 5 of 5