Ministerial Advisor or Senior Ministerial Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission Full time
Ministerial Advisor or Senior Ministerial Advisor

Policy, Planning & Regulation, Government (Government & Defence)

Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

We have a 12-month fixed term position for a Senior Ministerial Advisor or Ministerial Advisor to backfill a parental leave vacancy from 30 June 2024 in the Ministerial and Executive Services team at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission.

The positions provide efficient and effective ministerial services to the Commission and its stakeholders. It is also the Commission's key liaison with the office of the Minister for the Public Service which requires oversight of complex and sensitive requests.

Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders. Our agency, which houses the Office of the Head of the Public Service, sets the course, role models what good looks like, and leads the system to deliver the results and services that matter to New Zealanders.

Our purpose is to lead the State services while protecting and enhancing the standards of integrity and conduct that are at the heart of what we do. Working with us is about being part of a small agile team, with a big ambition. Our ambition means we enable our people to push the boundaries and strive for better, while encouraging our colleagues across other agencies to do the same.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close, supportive and high-performing team where you can broaden your experience, grow your career and showcase your skills and potential.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Be someone who has strong experience working in a Ministerial Services team, minister's office, or chief executive's office, and is comfortable providing advice to senior leaders
  • Be a self-starter, organised, and enthusiastic
  • Be able to build strong effective relationships
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Have the ability to manage a broad range of product deliverables
  • Have knowledge of the Public Service and understanding of the context for public service agencies.
  • Have experience leading ministerial and parliamentary correspondence and questions, including Written and Oral Parliamentary Questions, and material for select committees
  • Have an understanding of the Official Information Act (OIA) and experience handling complex and sensitive information
  • Be tech savviness and be comfortable using a range of technologies or applications, e.g., Adobe, Microsoft Products, Sharepoint
  • Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and be comfortable working in an environment of continuous improvement

These roles will suit an experienced Senior Advisor / Advisor who is a confident and quick learner, with strong collaboration skills, and an enthusiastic and flexible mind-set.

We offer a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment with varied and meaningful work

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Nicky Dirks, Manager – Ministerial and Executive Services, [email protected] .

We believe in a diverse and inclusive Public Service which reflects the communities that we serve. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.

For an Advisor, this position usually pays between $79,619 to $97,644 depending on skills and experience.

For a Senior Advisor, this position usually pays between $106,296 to $129,471 depending on skills and experience.

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Please submit your application by or on: 27/06/2024

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