Senior Advisor, Ministerial Correspondence

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Hybrid working environment
- Permanent, fulltime position available | Wellington Location
- Salary midpoint of $105,207 - actual salary dependent on your experience.

Ko wai mātou - About Us
At Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health) we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Government and Executive Services directorate has a strong focus on integrity, reputation and trust. We lead and support organisational excellence by providing timely, high-quality advice, communications, legal and governance support to Manatū Hauora and to the Ministers and Associate Ministers of Health as our primary customers.
Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
As a Senior Advisor within the Government Services group you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of communicating dynamic health system changes to key health sector stakeholders, MPs and members of the public. You will help lead and mentor the team, while providing excellent advice to the wider Ministry.
In this reactive role, the ability to manage your own workload and to scale up and down as required is essential. You will be required to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will lead and mentor team members and advise Ministry staff on best practice of government service products.
You will have exposure to the four teams in the group, and at times may be required to work across them: OIA Services, Ministerial Correspondence, Parliamentary Advice and Coordination, and Official Information Advisory.
Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Sound knowledge of the machinery of government and risk management
- Previous experience working in the fields of Ministerial Services / OIA / Government Services.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationship
- Experience leading and influencing people, coaching and mentoring staff
- The capability to quickly establish priorities and meet deadlines in an agile way, think ahead, use initiative and sound judgement and produce written material to a high standard.

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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