Principal Adviser

Job Description

Principal Adviser

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range B – $138,938 to $162,716 depending on skills and experience

About the Role

As Principal Adviser, you will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Director, providing high-impact leadership, advice, and support across both strategic and operational priorities that underpin the effective delivery of New Zealand's core biosecurity functions. This is a highly visible and influential role spanning a wide range of domains, with a strong emphasis on operational management, financial stewardship, and organisational performance. Alongside shaping directorate priorities and leading critical initiatives, you will play a key role in translating complex technical information into clear, audience‑appropriate advice for senior leaders, Ministers, select committees and parliamentary p...

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