Team Leader Business Advisory | Wellington City

Job Description

Team Leader Business Advisory - Wellington, Permanent Full Time

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. 

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity 

Lead the team that keeps Policy Group's business running well.

We're looking for a permanent Team Leader, Business Advisory to lead our Business Advisory team within the Strategic Planning and Assurance Unit, providing high-quality strategic and operational advice to the Deputy Secretary and Policy Leadership Team. 

You'll own the Group's financial management, planning, and performance processes, lead a team of Senior Business Advisors, and provide secretariat support that keeps senior leaders' decision-making on track. 

If you've got strong business acumen, a track record of leading teams, and the relationship skills to work closely with senior leaders and business partners, we want to hear from you. 

For the full picture of what this role involves, read the position description before you apply. 

What's on offer -

• The chance to lead a team and shape how business advisory support is delivered across the Group 

• Close working relationships with the Deputy Secretary and Policy Leadership Team 

• A varied portfolio spanning financial planning, workforce insights, and governance support 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

You'll bring proven leadership experience, strong financial and work programme planning skills, excellent attention to detail, and the relationship management skills to work across business units and with external parties. A tertiary degree in a relevant field (preferable) or equivalent experience, and the right to work in New Zealand, are essential. 

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.

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 great about working here

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

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary 

The appointing salary for this role will be between $130,129 and $168,062, and will be based on skills and experience.  

Tono mai/Apply 

Apply via our Careers Website, attaching your CV and cover letter. Full detail on the role is in the position description.

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026. We may review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. 

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz 

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