Private Secretary

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you passionate about making New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child or young person, reducing child poverty and improving equity of outcomes?
- Do you have experience working in policy for children, and/or some of the policy areas that matter most for children's wellbeing and poverty reduction?
- Do you want to work at the political interface, while also continuing to develop your policy capability?

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is looking for a motivated, organised individual with strong analytical and communication skills, and excellent judgement, for the role of Private Secretary to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction.
The position is based in the Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group (CWPRG), which supports the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction in work to reduce child poverty and improve child and youth wellbeing. The person who fills the position will also work with the CWPRG as a senior analyst to develop and deliver high-quality advice related to the portfolio.

**Key responsibilities of the role will include**:

- acting as the key conduit between the Minister's office and DPMC
- ensuring the Minister receives timely, high-quality advice to support their decision-making
- adding value to policy advice, briefings, and other information provided to the Minister through impartial, strategically sound advice
- working with other agencies and Ministers' offices to support the cross-government work in the portfolio
- leading or contributing to complex policy work relating to child wellbeing and poverty reduction.

Ko wai koe | About you

**Key attributes required to be successful include**:

- in-depth understanding of public sector and government systems and process, and the ability to navigate the public sector/political interface
- sound judgement and maturity
- strong written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to review papers
- excellent relationship management skills with the ability to manage relationships at a senior level across DPMC and with other Ministers' offices
- demonstrated experience providing policy advice, briefings and other information to senior officials
- ability to prioritise work and thrive in a pressured environment juggling multiple tasks at any one time.

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to attain and maintain an appropriate security clearance. Secondments from other government agencies are welcomed.
Ko wai mātou | About us
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's (DPMC) purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. We have a unique role as the trusted advisor, leader and steward of our system of executive government. We provide high quality, impartial advice and support services to the Prime Minister, Cabinet and Governor General.
We have eight business groups; Cabinet Office and Government House, Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group, National Security Group, Policy Advisory Group, Strategy, Governance and Engagement, COVID-19 Group and the Implementation Unit. DPMC is also host of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Ta matou e tuku | What we offer
We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we believe it is a strength.
All DPMC roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.
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