Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Influence the performance and accountability of some of New Zealand's most important Crown entities. As Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring, you will lead the Ministry's monitoring function, providing strategic oversight, trusted advice, and relationship leadership across a portfolio of Crown entities and agencies. Reporting to the General Manager, Strategy & Investments, you will work closely with Ministers, Boards, Chief Executives, and senior public sector leaders to ensure strong governance, performance, and outcomes across the justice sector.

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Chance

Influence the performance and accountability of some of New Zealand's most important Crown entities. As Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring, you will lead the Ministry's monitoring function, providing strategic oversight, trusted advice, and relationship leadership across a portfolio of Crown entities and agencies. Reporting to the General Manager, Strategy & Investments, you will work closely with Ministers, Boards, Chief Executives, and senior public sector leaders to ensure strong governance, performance, and outcomes across the justice sector.

In This Role You Will

- Lead the Ministry's enhance risk-based Crown entity monitoring and relationship management
- Provide strategic advice to Ministers, the Ministry's Chief Executive and Senior Leadership, and Entity boards and executive teams
- Oversee assurance of Crown entity accountability and reporting requirements
- Identify and manage emerging risks, issues and opportunities
- Strengthen governance, performance and sector outcomes
- Build trusted relationships across government and the justice sector
- Develop and lead a high-performing team

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will

- Bring extensive public sector governance experience




- Lead complex monitoring, assurance or oversight functions
- Influence senior stakeholders and navigate political environments
- Apply a Te Tiriti o Waitangi lens to your advice and leadership
- Build high-performing teams and strong organisational culture

You will also bring strong knowledge of Crown entity accountability frameworks, performance monitoring, and the provision of high-quality strategic advice in a complex public sector environment.

Mō Mātou/About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. Ātea a Rangi, Strategy provides strategic direction and enterprise performance leadership for the Ministry. We lead planning, performance monitoring, investment and risk assurance, strategic partnerships, and Crown entity monitoring. Our work brings together strategy, evidence, insights, and relationships to help improve justice outcomes for current and future generations. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's excellent about working here

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the centre of government, influencing decision-making across the justice sector and wider public service. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to significant sector outcomes, and help strengthen governance and accountability across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 22 days holiday leave
- Flexible work arrangements where possible
- Access to an online professional development portal
- Inclusive employee-led networks and communities

See our full range of benefits here: about/careers/benefits/

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $149,972 to $193,782 , with the appointing salary determined by skills and experience.

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