Ministerial Office Roles in The 54th Parliament

3 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Calling for Expressions of Interest - Work for a Minister in the 54th Parliament
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 our team of Portfolio Managers will support you through your employment on the Parliamentary precinct.
The Roles
- Staff and office management, leading high performing teams
- Political advisory/policy
- Media & communications
- Administrative support

Across these roles, you will work to ensure the Minister is well supported in their portfolio(s) and parliamentary responsibilities. This is rewarding work, working in a fast-paced environment where at times, you will face unique challenges. No two days will be the same as a Ministerial office staff member.

**About You**:
As well as having a good level of technical ability, we find the most successful people here also bring:

- Good knowledge about the machinery of Government
- Excellent relationship management, influencing and communication skills
- The ability to change tack easily to meet changing priorities - you will enjoy working in fast moving, pressured environment from time to time
- A high level of self-awareness
- The ability to work well as part of a tight-knit team

In return, you will have access to ongoing support and development opportunities, working with your Portfolio Manager/leader to identify these, as well as a range of staff benefits including:

- Paid departmental days
- Subsided childcare during school holidays
- Annual Wellness benefit

**Please note**: the nature and number of these positions will not be known until after the results of the General Election are clear.
- Leadership roles, ranges start from $107,000 pa
- Political advisory roles, ranges start from $81,000 pa
- Media and Communications roles, ranges start from $82,000 pa
- Business Support roles, ranges start from $61,000 pa

Applicants must be permanent residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance (at a minimum level of 'Confidential' though some roles will require a higher level).

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