Careers
Capability and Culture Advisor
We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Capability and Culture Advisor to join our People and Capability team on a six-month fixed term parental leave opportunity starting mid-July.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing specialist capability and development advice and identifying, developing, and implementing learning events. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s keen to roll up their sleeves, build solutions, and contribute to a variety of capability initiatives.
Applications close Sunday 25 May 2025.
Senior Sector Advisor
We’re looking for a Senior Sector Advisor to join our sector teams that are working to improve performance and accountability across central and local government.
Our Senior Sector Advisors are experts in and the key contact for a small portfolio of public organisations. You’ll need to be aware of the context your portfolio organisations operate in, and will be responsible for responding to a range of enquiries from appointed auditors, members of Parliament, public sector staff, and the public.
Applications close Sunday 1 June 2025.
Notes for applicants
If you want to join us, you need to know about our high standards for independence, security checks, and our approach to checking your employment credentials.
Employee benefits
We offer workplace insurance, flexible and hybrid working, discounted health insurance, employee-led networks, and much more.
In this video, some of our staff explain what makes working at our Office a unique career development opportunity.
What we stand for
Our independence is critical
We understand that protecting our independence, real and perceived, is vital to our work. We watch for potential conflicts of interest and manage them transparently. We carry out our work in a way that earns the trust of both partners to te Tiriti o Waitangi. We work in a way that upholds the Office's credibility and reputation.
People matter
We care for our own and each other’s well-being. We are committed to empowering and developing our people. We show respect, foster a culture of belonging, and value diversity. We support one another to respect tikanga Māori.
We act with integrity and courage
We are open, honest, and fair in everything we do. We role-model the standards and behaviours we expect of others. We speak up and do the right thing, even when it is hard. We take responsibility for delivering high-quality work. We listen, speak, and act in a way that preserves mana.
We're here to make a difference
We are clear on what we are trying to achieve and purposeful in how we go about it. We bring our best to the table to achieve exceptional outcomes together. We aim for our work to be relevant to iwi, hapū, and whānau Māori. We aspire to continually improve and adapt to the changing needs and expectations of New Zealanders.