Senior Advisor - Planning and Performance Reporting
He kōrero mō mātou | About us
He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission is an independent agency dedicated to driving climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a strong statutory mandate. We provide impartial, evidence-based advice to the Government on mitigating and adapting to climate change. We also monitor progress towards emissions reduction and adaptation goals and report on this publicly.
Join the Commission as we build out from our initial focus on emissions reduction to a comprehensive approach that includes adaptation, the national climate risk assessment, and monitoring the country's progress on climate action. Be part of this exciting transition to deliver on our work programme as set out in the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA).
For more information on our current work https //www.climatecommission.govt.nz/our-work/our-upcoming-work
We recognise the importance of te ao Māori. We uphold the treaty partnership by ensuring our work reflects Māori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi.
Te Tūranga | The role
The Senior Advisor plays a critical role in delivering the Commission's key accountability documents and helps to shape and implement its strategy, performance and planning products and processes.
Sitting within the Corporate Accountability and Operations business group, the Senior Advisor's work cuts across the whole organisation. This provides a unique opportunity to understand and influence how the Commission operates, both internally and externally with key stakeholders.
This position is fixed term for a period of 12 months to cover a busy period of project deliverables. The likely appointment range for this role is between $114,000 to $127,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
He kōrero mōu | About you
The successful candidate will have
Click the apply button below to view a detailed position description and submit your application. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our online process.
We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.
To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te rā kati | Application close date
This vacancy closes on Friday 16 January 2026.
If you have any questions, please email recruitment@climatecommission.govt.nz - though please note that a response may be delayed over the Christmas period.
He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission is an independent agency dedicated to driving climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a strong statutory mandate. We provide impartial, evidence-based advice to the Government on mitigating and adapting to climate change. We also monitor progress towards emissions reduction and adaptation goals and report on this publicly.
Join the Commission as we build out from our initial focus on emissions reduction to a comprehensive approach that includes adaptation, the national climate risk assessment, and monitoring the country's progress on climate action. Be part of this exciting transition to deliver on our work programme as set out in the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA).
For more information on our current work https //www.climatecommission.govt.nz/our-work/our-upcoming-work
We recognise the importance of te ao Māori. We uphold the treaty partnership by ensuring our work reflects Māori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi.
Te Tūranga | The role
The Senior Advisor plays a critical role in delivering the Commission's key accountability documents and helps to shape and implement its strategy, performance and planning products and processes.
Sitting within the Corporate Accountability and Operations business group, the Senior Advisor's work cuts across the whole organisation. This provides a unique opportunity to understand and influence how the Commission operates, both internally and externally with key stakeholders.
This position is fixed term for a period of 12 months to cover a busy period of project deliverables. The likely appointment range for this role is between $114,000 to $127,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
He kōrero mōu | About you
The successful candidate will have
- A keen professional interest in and understanding of organisational performance, planning and strategy and a passion for driving innovation and improvement
- A strong track record in performance and reporting roles, ideally with Crown Entities or in the public sector
- Sound understanding of the machinery of government, public sector processes and systems, including the accountability cycle
- Great written communication skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationship with a range of stakeholders, including understanding different stakeholder's motivations and the ability to influence and persuade
- Experience applying in-depth analysis to complex issues
- The ability to work as part of a team and also autonomously
- An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi /Treaty of Waitangi, te ao Māori and ideally have experience engaging with Iwi and Māori.
Click the apply button below to view a detailed position description and submit your application. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our online process.
We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.
To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te rā kati | Application close date
This vacancy closes on Friday 16 January 2026.
If you have any questions, please email recruitment@climatecommission.govt.nz - though please note that a response may be delayed over the Christmas period.