Ministerial Advisor/senior Ministerial Advisor

2 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Events-BasedHours: Full time Location: WellingtonBusiness Group: Ministerial and Secretariat ServicesBranch: Te Haumi - Enterprise PartnershipsSalary: $96,135 - $128,652
- Fast-paced, exciting & stimulating environment
- Heart of Executive Government
- Working on a variety of tasks will make you an invaluable team member

We are looking for a Ministerial Advisor OR Senior Ministerial Advisor for Hon. Carmel Sepuloni
- Provide high level advice to Minister's across the Executive
- Be part of a Government that is putting New Zealanders first
- Fast paced and ever-changing environment

Hon. Carmel Sepuloni, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Social Development and Employment, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, and Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs is looking for a Ministerial Advisor, or Senior Ministerial Advisor.
Being deeply involved in the Minister's delegated areas of responsibility, you will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of the Executive Government of today. This is a unique opportunity to share, contribute and strengthen your political knowledge at the heart of Government decision making.
You will be relied upon to have an excellent understanding of existing government and public service protocols and processes which leads to effective decision making. As someone who is able to think on your feet, solving a multitude of issues at any given point you will be able to use your knowledge and experience to help drive the Government's plan forward. Your communication skills and ability to quickly build effective working relationships within the Minister's team, peers and key stakeholders will result in you being sought out as a credible and reliable expert.
On any given day, you could be involved in providing advice to a Minister, reviewing and advising on Government policy, Official Information Act requests, Oral and Written Questions from the Opposition, contributing ideas for the programme of the House of Representatives, meeting with advocacy groups, attending joint Ministers' meetings, discussing portfolio related issues with a Minister's officials or assisting a Minister's staff to progress Government legislation.

**The right applicants will have a mixture of the following**:

- Effective planning and co-ordination skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to competing and changing priorities; and
- An excellent understanding of existing government, parliamentary and public service protocols and processes
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to relate to and gain the confidence of the Minister and diverse stakeholders
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- The ability to effectively interpret a wide range of information and resolve complex issues under pressure.

If you can interpret a wide range of information and resolve complex issues under pressure, this role may be just the next career move you are looking for.
It is a necessary requirement of this role to hold a National Security Clearance. There are certain criteria that must be met in this regard.
The Department of Internal Affairs is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering a number of in-house and self-paced online learning opportunities.

**Job description**: To review the full job description, Ministerial Advisor please click here. Senior Ministerial Advisor please click here.

  • Ministerial Advisors

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Jacksonstone & Partners Full time

    **Fixed term roles 2 years or 6 months.**: - **Advisor or Senior Advisor.**: - **Interesting range of topics.** This is an opportunity to join a ministerial services team working on a diverse range of high interest and complex topics. Members of the team work across the full spectrum of ministerial services, from OIA responses to Written Parliamentary...

  • Advisor Ministerial Correspondence

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Advisor/Senior Advisor, Ministerial Correspondence** **1 permanent position** **Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role** Come join us in our friendly and busy team, where you will be able to put your excellent writing and relationship building skills to good use! We are looking for an experienced Government practitioner or a recent graduate with a...

  • Advisor Ministerial Correspondence

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Advisor/Senior Advisor, Ministerial Correspondence 1 permanent position Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role Come join us in our friendly and busy team, where you will be able to put your excellent writing and relationship building skills to good use! We are looking for an experienced Government practitioner or a recent graduate with a background in...

  • Senior Advisor Ministerial Services

    2 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Experienced Senior Advisors - Full Time opportunity - Wellington based Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: - We put Tamariki first - We believe Aroha is vital - We respect the Mana of people - We are Tika...

  • Ministerial Servicing Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Full time

    Fixed Term- Salaried Full Time- Wellington, NZ, 6011- **Are you a Ministerial Servicing extraordinaire?**: - **12-month Fixed Term opportunity**: - **Wellington based with flexible working options** Working at our organisation you will have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand. **About the role** We are seeking a...

  • Ministerial Servicing Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly. The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

    **_Enhance your career and play a key support role in a central government agency_** - _ Fast paced and varied work in a critical area of central Government_ - _ Join our passionate, fun, and high performing team_ - _ Help promote a transparent Government and support Ministers to engage with the public_ **Mō mātou | About Us** As **Te Tai Ōhanga - The...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Enhance your career and play a key support role in a central government agency - Fast paced and varied work in a critical area of central Government - Join our passionate, fun, and high performing team - Help promote a transparent Government and support Ministers to engage with the public Mō mātou | About Us As Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury, we are...

  • Advisor Ministerial Correspondence

    2 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Advisor Ministerial Correspondence** 1 position available - 1 permanent Advisor Ministerial Correspondence **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** Come join us in our friendly and busy team, where you will be able to put your excellent writing and relationship building skills to good use! We are looking for experienced Government practitioners with 18 months to...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Enhance your career and play a key support role in a central government agency - Fast paced and varied work in a critical area of central Government - Join our passionate, fun, and high performing team on a 12-month fixed term contract - Help promote a transparent Government and support Ministers to engage with the public Mō mātou | About Us At Te Tai...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    2 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

    **_Enhance your career and play a key support role in a central government agency_** - _ Fast paced and varied work in a critical area of central Government_ - _ Join our passionate, fun, and high performing team on a 12-month fixed term contract_ - _ Help promote a transparent Government and support Ministers to engage with the public_ **Mō mātou | About...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    2 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Enhance your career and play a key support role in a central government agency - Fast paced and varied work in a critical area of central Government - Join our passionate, fun, and high performing team on a 12-month fixed term contract - Help promote a transparent Government and support Ministers to engage with the public Mō mātou | About Us At Te Tai...

  • Senior Advisor Ministerial Official Correspondence

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Type**: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Ministerial Monitoring and Capability Branch: Toi Hiranga | Regulation and Policy Salary: $96,135 - $128,652 - Are you an exceptional writer with an eye for detail and an aptitude for political nuance? - Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your process improvement and...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government 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...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    3 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,...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Ministerial Advisor to Hon. Casey Costello - Utilise your expertise working within government or parliamentary processes - 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,...

  • Ministerial Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Location**: WellingtonType: PermanentHours: 40Salary: $71,417 to $95,785 **About this role**: The purpose of the Advisor role is to research, develop, and produce high quality responses to a range of Ministerial products including Correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and Official Information Act requests. It also forms a critical conduit role between...

  • Advisor Ministerial Correspondence

    2 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    1 position available - 1 permanent Advisor Ministerial Correspondence Te Haeata/The Opportunity Come join us in our friendly and busy team, where you will be able to put your excellent writing and relationship building skills to good use! We are looking for experienced Government practitioners with 18 months to two years of experience or recent graduates...

  • Senior Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Senior Ministerial Advisor - Hon. Chris Bishop ' - Senior strategic role supporting Hon Chris Bishop - Enhance Government policy decision-making' - Diverse portfolios | Based on site at Parliament'| $119,681 - $161,922' **The Opportunity**: '' Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Minister...

  • Senior Ministerial Advisor

    3 months ago

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

    **Senior Ministerial Advisor - Hon. Chris Bishop** - Senior strategic role supporting Hon Chris Bishop - Enhance Government policy decision-making - Diverse portfolios | Based on site at Parliament | $119,681 - $161,922 **The Opportunity**: Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Minister for...