Beyond Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a major public sector organisation to appoint an exceptional Evaluation Lead Advisor- a senior role shaping evaluation practice at scale and influencing outcomes at a national level.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned evaluation advisor who brings deep mixed-methods expertise and a pragmatic, delivery‑focused approach to working in complex government environments.

The Role
As the Lead Advisor, you will set the direction for how evaluation is designed, delivered, and embedded across a large, diverse organisation. You will provide senior leadership across a wide evaluation work programme, ensuring evaluation activity is high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose, and focused on impact.

You will:

• Lead and oversee complex, high‑value evaluation projects
• Provide thought leadership on evaluation best practice, frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Strengthen organisation‑wide capability by coaching and mentoring managers, principals, and analysts.
• Influence senior leaders and shape how evidence is used to inform decisions, manage risk, and improve outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and the wider sector, contributing a whole‑of‑system perspective.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being both a strategic leader and a hands‑on expert, and who thrives in environments where evaluation must be practical, credible, and actionable.

What You Bring
You will be a respected evaluation expert with:

• Deep knowledge of evaluation (mixed‑methods, quantitative and qualitative).
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work in complex environments, preferably within a New Zealand government context. 
• Experience designing evaluation approaches.
• The ability to provide clear, balanced advice on issues of high complexity or uncertainty.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgement.
• Principal-level or significant Senior‑level experience in policy, research, evaluation, or information analysis.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can lift capability, embed best practice, and influence at scale.

Why This Role
You’ll join a supportive, people‑centered environment that values professional development, collaboration, and diversity of thought. You'll see the impact of your work on real people. You'll be involved from policy through to service delivery, with end to end visibility.
  
Apply Now
Beyond Recruitment is the recruitment partner for this position.
To express interest or request a confidential kōrero, please contact:

Kathy Claridge– Beyond Recruitment - Government & Policy
Kathy.claridge@beyond.co.nz or 0273551950

Job #132012