Senior Advisor Ministerial Services

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Engage widely across the organisation and with external stakeholders
- Permanent role based in Wellington
- Salary range of $90,144 - $118,858

About the role
We have a great opportunity to join our highly effective Ministerial Services team as a Senior Advisor Ministerial Services based in Wellington.
We aspire to deliver services of the highest quality and have achieved significant success in key areas of delivery as part of a rapid improvement journey. Now, we are looking to embed and sustain these improvements in the context of wider organisation change. You will have a direct influence on the delivery of our Ministerial Services and our organisational performance.
The Senior Ministerial Advisor takes the lead in drafting replies to official correspondence and preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests on behalf of WorkSafe and/or Ministers, as well as contributing to the preparation and delivery of other ministerial servicing products such as answers to Parliamentary Questions and the Weekly Report for our Minister.

**We are looking for someone who has**:

- An understanding of, or experience in, the public sector and familiarity with Parliamentary protocols, Official Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act 2020
- An understanding of the requirements, processes and systems for handling official information and ministerial documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills
- A strong solution focus and ability to get things done

Some of the material you may handle in this role is sensitive and/or graphic in nature. Professional supervision is available to support you with this, however please do contact us to discuss further to ensure the role is right for you.
The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand
Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $90,144 to $118,858, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $99,715 to $110,000. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.
About Us
WorkSafe New Zealand, Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator - our vision is that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe. Our people are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our WorkSafe Values - Ngā Mātāpono:

- Whakakotahi - we're united in a strong purpose
- Kōrero mai - we engage meaningfully
- Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.

**We offer a range of benefits including**:

- Free life insurance
- Discounts on health insurance and eye care
- Five weeks annual leave
- 15 days sick leave
- $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation, and
- Learning and professional development opportunities

We operate on a flexible by default basis, allowing you and your manager to create a flexible work experience that supports you and the business to succeed.
There are a range of networks you can become part of, such as our Te Rōpū Atuapiko Rainbow Network (we're also Rainbow Tick accredited), Tū Rangatira (Māori Network), Tivaevae o Tangata Tūkētūkē (Pacific Network) and our Kapa Haka group.
How to apply
Applications close on 16 February 2024.



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