Ministerial Advisor

2 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time

**Ministerial Advisor to Hon. Casey Costello**
- Utilise your expertise in customs, seniors, health, immigration or police
- Build you career while contributing to government policy decision making
- Diverse portfolios | Based on site at Parliament | $83,595 - $133,130

**The opportunity**:
Hon Casey Costello, Minister of Customs, Minister for Seniors, Associate Minister of Health, Associate Minister of Immigration, Associate Minister of Police, is seeking a Ministerial Advisor to join her team. In this high impact role, you will contribute to Government policy decision-making through the provision of high quality, timely and sound political advice. It is unique and rewarding work, in a high impact and genuinely fast-paced environment.

**What can I expect?**

As a Ministerial Advisor, you will join a tight knit and trusted team responsible for supporting the Minister across her portfolios. You will be responsible for providing general and political advice to the Minister across her portfolios and parliamentary responsibilities, and will develop effective relationships with Caucus, coalition and support parties to facilitate progress of policy and legislation.

This is an events-based position based on a 3-year parliamentary term. The salary band for this role is $83,595 - $133,130 p.a.

**What skills or experience would I need to be successful?**
- An excellent understanding of government and public service protocols and processes, which leads to effective decision making.
- Experience relevant to Hon Costello’s portfolios would be advantageous. With Health or Immigration sector experience particularly desirable.
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently while staying connected to and contributing to team results.
- A well-developed 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.
- Well-developed communication skills and political nous, enabling you to quickly build effective working relationships within the Minister’s team, with your peers and with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with attention to detail are essential.
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or previous experience working in a ministerial office or government department are highly desirable.

**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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