Senior Strategy, Planning and Performance Adviser

About this role

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Are you someone who sees the bigger picture but also knows how to turn it into something practical?

We are looking for a Senior Adviser to help embed Integrated Business Planning across the Commerce Commission. This is a permanent position, based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

The indicative salary range for this role is $117,629 - $138,387 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a starting salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will connect strategy, priorities, resources and delivery, helping leaders see what is planned, where the pressure points are and what choices may need to be made. You will work across the organisation, bring different perspectives together and turn complex information into clear, useful advice.

We are not looking for someone to build a perfect planning framework in isolation. We want someone who:

• asks great questions and makes useful connections

• brings structure without unnecessary bureaucracy

• can challenge constructively and bring people with them

• thinks strategically and gets stuck into delivery

• takes ownership and follows things through

• values collaboration, shared success and a bit of fun along the way.

Direct Integrated Business Planning experience would be valuable, but it is not the only route into this role. You may come from strategy, enterprise or portfolio planning, finance, workforce planning, organisational performance or change.

You will join a small, hands-on team that works across strategy, planning, performance and accountability. We work hard, help each other out and enjoy working together. The Commission is a great place to work, and this role offers a real opportunity to shape how we plan, prioritise and make decisions.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you are good at connecting the dots, making complexity manageable and creating processes people will actually use, we would love to hear from you. Please click 'Apply for this job' below where you can complete our online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625. Closing date for applications Tuesday 10 November 2026. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this opportunity may close prior to the closing date.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.