Principal Advisor – Organisational Performance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Principal Advisor leading performance measurement practices at NZ Transport Agency. Collaborating to deliver statutory performance documents and frameworks for strategic tracking.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandLead💰 NZ$155,000 - NZ$175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performance measurement and accountability within government frameworks, with a strong ability to lead stakeholder engagement and produce high-quality statutory documents. Proficient in developing performance frameworks and innovative solutions to enhance strategic direction and reporting.

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Performance MeasurementStatutory Accountability Document ProductionBusiness AnalysisPerformance Framework DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Performance FrameworksPerformance Measure DesignStatutory Document ProductionQualitative AnalysisQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Story-TellingResilienceCommunication SkillsAdvocacy Skills

Tools & Technologies

PuMP Performance Measurement Methodology

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualification in Relevant Discipline

Industry Keywords

Machinery of GovernmentExpectation SettingPlanningMonitoringBest Practice Strategy Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a lead role in delivering work programme to demonstrate delivery of core functions and meet expectations of the government.
Support design and development of performance frameworks, systems, and reporting.
Assess how NZ Transport Agency is tracking against its strategic direction and demonstrate effectiveness of activities.
Responsible for supporting and leading production of high-quality statutory accountability documents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Previous experience in performance measure design and development.
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.

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.