Ministerial Adviser

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Ministerial AdviserRole type:
Permanent, full timeLocation: WellingtonSalary: $80,918

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

We're looking for an adviser to join our fun and fast-moving team at the forefront of our Government Services Directorate, working to support the Ministry and the Ministers' offices.

The role will provide you the opportunity to utilise your excellent written and verbal communication to prepare and review responses to Ministerial correspondence, and manage the issuing of briefings and other advice to the Minister.

Our Ministerial Advisers also assist in assessing trends and issues and engage with others to seek solutions to continually improve the performance of the Ministry.

This is a great development opportunity if you are looking for a new challenge within government.
Mōu - About You

You will bring proven analytical skills and a proven track record of credibility and strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Working experience in a similar role would be valuable together with sound knowledge of the machinery of government.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Superior communication and writing skills
  • Interest in governmental and parliamentary issues
  • Sound knowledge of the machinery of government
  • The ability to work well under pressure and to tight timeframes with a capacity to multitask effectively
  • Creativity and an eagerness to explore and evaluate new operational delivery practices
  • Excellent relationship management and networking skills.
Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

  • Additional MPI leave days
  • Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
  • Annual Wellness payment
Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working
We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discussthese options with you.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau and hāpori.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

Applications close on midnight Sunday, 12 March 2023.
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