Multiple Advisor Roles, Government Services

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Bring your organisational, analytical and communication skills to the Government Services Group and work on issues affecting the health of NZ

  • 2x Advisor and 1x Senior Advisor positions
  • Dynamic and collaborative team with a friendly and supportive culture
Ko wai mātou - About Us

At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance.

We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.

Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do

The Government and Executive Services (GES) Directorate provides support and services for the Ministers and Executive Leadership Team to enable effective governance, brand, and reputation of the organisation.

The Government Services Group sits within the GES Directorate and is at the heart of transparency for decisions that Ministers and the Ministry make that impact on the lives of New Zealanders.

People in the group are experts on machinery of government and they work to support Ministers and Ministry through high quality correspondence, Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, Private Secretary support as well as other Parliamentary processes such as Select Committees.

We have opportunities available now for the following roles in the Government Services Group:

  • OIA and Complaints team
  • 1x Senior Advisor and 1x Advisor
  • Parliamentary Advice and Coordination 1x Advisor


The OIA and complaints team focuses on supporting the Ministry to manage proactive release of OIAs and ensure appropriate handling of complaints; it is an important part of the Ministry's overall integrity architecture.

The Parliamentary Advice and Coordination key areas of focus are preparing answers for parliamentary questions on topical issues for Ministers and supporting Ministers and the Ministry's Executive Leadership Team at Select Committee; the team is heart to the working relationship between the Ministry and Parliament.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring

  • Strong analytical and written communication skills
  • Ability to build collaborative and positive relationships across the Ministry
  • Ability to learn about relevant legislation and the importance of meeting statutory obligations on time and to a high standard
  • Capability to quickly establish priorities and meet deadlines in an agile way, think ahead, use initiative and sound judgement and produce written material to a high standard
He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us.

Please contact us if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

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