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Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
This is a permanent opportunity based in our Wellington National Office Matauranga House.
We're looking for a strategic thinker who can help shape and strengthen how investment decisions are made across the organisation. As the Principal Advisor Strategic Investment, you'll contribute to the shaping of investment plans aligned to Ministry outcomes. Alongside this, you will also support a whole of organisation view of investment planning and performance, helping leaders make evidence based decisions about priorities, affordability and risks.
Working across a complex environment, you'll collaboratively provide development of investment advice, business planning approaches, some modelling, and reporting that helps drive successful outcomes.
This is an influential role. which would suit someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking, building financial and non-financial insights, and influence to help shape organisational direction and deliver long-term value.
Salary range: $120,171- $145,560 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
About you | Mōhou ake
You'll bring experience in strategic investment planning, effective modelling (aligned to financial standards), investment cases, and government funding processes, along with the ability to navigate complexity and influence at senior levels. Equally important is your ability to see the bigger picture, translate complex information into practical advice, and build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder environment.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) sits within the Governance, Planning, Reporting and Performance Group in Corporate Services. It provides leadership, oversight and assurance across the Ministry's portfolios, programmes and projects, helping ensure investment and delivery activities align with strategic priorities.
The EPMO focuses on:
- Driving strategic alignment across portfolios, programmes and projects.
- Providing leadership for investment activities from pipeline management, through ensuring delivery confidence and to value realisation.
- Monitoring programme performance and supporting effective risk management.
- Supporting PMO capability and consistency via coaching, frameworks and guidance.
Through these functions, the EPMO supports informed investment decisions and the successful delivery of organisational outcomes.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Katherine Browne, Manager EPMO at Katherine.Browne@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Friday 13 November 2026.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
