Senior Investment Adviser

About this role

• Shape strategic investment decisions that deliver real public value
• Ensure investments match organisational strategies for success
• Full-time permanent position based at our National Office in Wellington

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The EPMO provides a centralised function that supports investment management, portfolio governance, best practice guidance, tools, and templates for the successful delivery of change into the business.

As a Senior Investment Adviser, you'll provide expert advice on investment planning and business case development. Sitting within the EPMO, you'll work closely with the Investment & Benefits Lead to provide support to senior leaders and project teams to ensure investment decisions are strategically aligned, evidence-based, and follow the Treasury's Better Business Case (BBC) methodology.

This is a pivotal role in supporting the agency to make well-informed, value-for-money investment decisions that contribute to long-term outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of business cases in line with the BBC framework
• Provide strategic investment advice across programmes and major initiatives
• Build capability across the agency in investment management best practice
• Contribute to performance reporting, benefit realisation planning, and post-implementation reviews

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We're looking for a strategic thinker with experience in public sector investment management and advice. You'll be confident navigating complex issues, building relationships at all levels, and influencing decision-makers with sound, evidence-based advice.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in investment planning and business case development (BBC model preferred)
• Strong understanding of government investment frameworks and Treasury expectations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working within or alongside an EPMO or similar strategic function
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid point of the salary range is $130,915 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $111,278 - $157,098 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact: Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on: Sunday 1st June

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.