New Zealand Customs Service Looking for Principal Advisor, New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Principal Advisor opportunity within the NZTD team (we are looking for an experienced Advisor to join the team)
• Looking for a new Opportunity to join the New Zealand Traveler declaration (NZTD) team?

Customs Operations is establishing a new group to take on the ownership of the newly developed New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) product. The NZTD is a system that allows travellers to complete a digital arrival declaration for entry into New Zealand.

The NZTD is now live for international arrivals into Auckland International Airport as well as, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown Airports. Work is underway to extend the digital arrival declaration to travellers arriving by sea.

We are currently seeking a Principal Advisor for this newly established position.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Principal Advisor is responsible for providing high quality expertise and thought leadership for the Operations group’s management and governance of the NZTD system. Working with the Group Manager, in their responsibility as the NZTD Business Owner, the Principal Advisor will assist in overseeing the strategy development/business planning, budget bids/budgetary requirements, performance reviews (e.g., MOU, SLAs) and reporting arrangements for NZTD.

This role will also work collaboratively with its operational-focused peers to ensure effective operation of the NZTD Management Committee and tracking progress against strategic objectives and outcomes. They will also work closely with the Performance and Reporting Analyst and NZTD Product team to develop meaningful performance measures and insights for decision-making.

This is a permanent role and can be based in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland

The salary range for this role is $114,481 – $154,885 – 100% of this salary is $134,683 – this is the mid-range of this salary.

We Ideally Need Someone Who…

• Deliver high quality advice to the management and governance group for NZTD to actively support and contribute to the achievement of Customs’ outcomes and that delivers to the needs of stakeholders.
• Able to manage significant internal and external stakeholder relationships with government departments and industry representatives.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly, tailoring communications to meet audience needs
• Effective performance in a similar role, or one requiring similar skills and competencies – preferably in central government

What We Would Offer You…

• Interesting and varied work, enabling you to use your creativity and initiative
• Learning and development opportunities and on-the-job support.
• A culture of valuing people, including flexible work conditions
• Modern building close to public transport hub and parking
• Free in-house gym access (Wellington/Auckland).

Apply Now

To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or NZ permanent resident* and be able to obtain and retain Top Secret security clearance.

(*) A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 10 years and resides in NZ at time of application;

10 OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 10 years and resides in NZ at time of application but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.

How to apply | Me pēhea te whakauru

Please apply online. You will be asked for your most recent CV and Cover letter for this role. You will also be asked to answer questions on your interest in this role, skills and experience relevant to this role and to answer some competency-based questions.

If you’d like to know more about this role please contact [email protected]

Applications close 11pm, Thursday 21st September 2023.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.  We provide equal employment opportunities, consider flexible working arrangements and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.