Senior Private Secretary

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Senior Private Secretary (Outside of Cabinet) to Hon Nicola Grigg

  • Work in the heart of the government
  • Interesting and diverse portfolios: Women, Trade & Horticulture
  • Leadership role | Based on site at Parliament| $95, ,135

The opportunity:


Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, Minister of State for Trade, Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture), is seeking an experienced Senior Private Secretary to join their team.

In this high impact role, you will lead a tight knit, trusted, and highly performing team who support Minister Grigg as part of the 54th Parliament.

It is unique and rewarding work, in a high impact and genuinely fast-paced environment.
This is an events-based position based on the present parliamentary term.

The salary range for this role is $95, ,135 per annum, with starting salaries reflecting relevant skills and experience, as well as internal parity.

What skills or experience would I need to be successful?

  • Experience in the management and leadership of high performing teams
  • Extensive knowledge of the machinery of Government, and experience working with complex legislative and operational policy frameworks
  • An interest in or experience in Minister Grigg's portfolios would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of and experience working with public sector requirements, processes, codes and guidelines, including experience in financial and business management processes
  • Welldeveloped communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to quickly build effective working relationships within the Minister's team, with your peers and with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • A welldeveloped risk radar you will be accustomed to anticipating and mitigating risk, operating on a "no surprises" basis, keeping the Minister and wider team informed of issues that impact on the workings of government.
  • The ability to work and problem solve at pace, role modelling positivity, maturity and resilience
About us

Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for ensuring Ministers' offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff, who, in turn, provide a high level of support to the Minister, and ensure the smooth day to day running of their office.

As a Ministerial office staff member, you will be employed by DIA, and supported by our dedicated team of Portfolio Managers.

Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it's all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.
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