Assistant Secretary - Commercial Performance

Shape New Zealand's Future - Join the Treasury's Tier 3 Leadership team

About Us | Mo m tou

We're the Government's principal economic and financial advisor. We are guided by our vision of lifting living standards for all New Zealanders, providing advice that shapes New Zealand's economic and fiscal future and drives public sector performance.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackle New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers and public sector leaders.

Ko te pae t whiti wh ia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina | Pursue the distant horizons and seize the opportunities at hand.

As we look ahead to 2040 - the 200th anniversary of The Treasury - Te Tai Ohanga -we have embarked on a bold programme of transformation to ensure a thriving and resilient Treasury for generations to come. This position is pivotal in driving those changes.

About the Role | Korero mo te turanga

Your division oversees the governance and performance of the Government's commercial and mixed-ownership portfolio, ensuring they're providing value for the Crown and New Zealanders. You'll provide strategic leadership at the heart of Treasury, ensuring our advice is impactful, credible, and aligned with organisational priorities, to make a lasting impact for New Zealanders.

The division is responsible for:

Monitoring Crown Entity and State-Owned Enterprise performance against the Government's strategy.
Advice on changes to entity purpose and structure.
Policy for managing and governing entities and shareholder responsibilities.
Running the Board appointments and Governance processes for mixed purpose and commercial entities.
Providing financial products that support exporting, economic recovery, and social housing.
You'll also work collectively with your Tier 3 leadership colleagues to drive organisational change initiatives that bolster the Treasury's capability, performance, and productivity. You'll build high-performing, engaged, and flexible teams and talent pipelines that deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose advice.

About You | O pumanawa

We're looking for exceptional senior leader to drive results in a complex, fast-paced environment. You'll have:

Proven strategic leadership experience, with the ability to drive system-wide change, challenge the status quo, and deliver on organisational priorities.
Excellent leadership in managing people, performance, and organisational resources to foster a high-performing, values-driven workplace.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence Ministers, senior leaders, and external partners.
Agility in navigating complex political environments and ambiguity under pressure, maintaining strategic focus and achieving results.
The ability to meaningfully engage in organisational strategies to inform performance monitoring.
Policy expertise, including translating complex data into innovative, practical solutions that address New Zealand's economic and geopolitical challenges.
Commercial and financial acumen and expertise, ideally in overseeing and monitoring the financial performance of large commercial entities.
Ideally a deep understanding of best practice on the governance of commercial and mixed-ownership entities.
What we Offer | Ko ng hua

This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's future at the highest level of public service. You'll drive system-wide change, partner with Ministers and senior leaders, and lead transformative outcomes that improve the lives of all New Zealanders.

Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow. | Tono mai in ianei

Apply online. Applications close 11:55pm Monday 18 August 2025.

For more information, please contact Emma Tierney emma.tierney@treasury.govt.nz.

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