Senior Advisor, Information Management (Full time) Wellington
Are you skilled in information management?
Do you have experience in design, development and implementation of information management processes?
Do you want to be instrumental in shaping a newly created team?
As an independent Officer of Parliament, we help the New Zealand public in their dealings with public sector agencies. We handle complaints, carry out investigations, protect the rights of people in detention, provide advice and training to agencies and strive to build awareness of what we do and how we do it.
We've seen considerable growth in the activities and functions we deliver, and there is a lot more to come as part of an ambitious vision for the future. We have a friendly and collaborative environment where our people enjoy interesting and challenging work and are passionate about what they do.
From an information management and knowledge management perspective, the work we do is different, complex and demanding. It can be highly sensitive for political privacy or national security reasons, and includes reviewing the security and intelligence agencies involved in sending, receiving and handling national/international classified information.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person who can provide expert specialist advice, thought-leadership and stakeholder engagement to enable the achievement of The Office of the Ombudsman strategic objectives. We are establishing a new team of specialists who will play a pivotal role in building capability, as well as, driving and enabling information and knowledge sharing.
What we are looking for:
A post-graduate qualification specialising in an information management related field and/or equivalent work experience;
At least 5 years' experience in an information management practitioner role, assisting with the development of key information management tools and supporting policies and procedures, and leading the delivery of information management operations and services, preferably within the NZ public sector;
Experience and a proven track record of providing information management advice and expertise, particularly in an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System environment;
Ability to apply principles of good information management practices to complex operational and IT environments;
Experience at finding innovative to organisational information management challenges;
Extensive experience of ensuring organisational compliance, in particular with the Public Records Act 2005;
Experience of working with sensitive and personal information and knowledge in an environment that requires high levels of confidentiality and security;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of stakeholder management , particularly within a project environment and
The ability to multi-task effectively and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
Depending on skills and experience, the salary for this position will likely range between $92,882 and $139,324 gross pa.
The successful appointee will have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand and may be required to achieve and maintain a NZ government (NZSIS) security clearance.
To apply, click on the `Apply Now' button where you will need to register through our online career centre, complete our application form and upload your CV and cover letter. A job description is also available to download from our career centre.
For further information about this vacancy, please email:**********
Applications close Applications close 12 noon, Friday, 18 January 2019.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
