Ministerial Writer

Position Title: Ministerial WriterTeam and Group: Ministerial and Executive Services, Performance and GovernancePosition Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)Salary: $90,791 - $102,931 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)An excellent opportunity to join a friendly team and play a part in implementing the team's new way of working.About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu WakaThe Ministry of Transport, Te Manatu Waka operates as the steward of the transport sector, working together with the other transport agencies to shape the future of transport.
We play an important part in enabling a transport system that connects New Zealand.At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which values integrity, excellence, and collaboration.About the opportunity | Nga whakamarama mo te tungaThe Ministerial and Executive Services team is responsible for the Ministry's corporate accountability, planning, reporting, and official correspondence functions.
Recently, a new operating model was established to deliver functions more efficiently and better support the Ministry to meet its statutory obligations and performance targets.In this newly created role, you will be responsible for preparing the Ministry's responses to ministerial correspondence.
This is a great opportunity to work with our policy teams across the Ministry, widen your transport knowledge, and utilise your skills and experience to help implement a new way of working.Key responsibilities include:Drafting high quality and timely Ministerials for the MinisterLiaising with policy teams to source subject matter contentSharing business intelligence from Ministerial correspondence with the relevant teams and groupsWorking closely with our Coordinators to ensure correspondence is logged and processed appropriately to inform accurate reportingAssisting with preparing responses to correspondence received by the Ministry of TransportProviding backup and support to other team membersWhat you'll bring | Te wahi ki a koeA tertiary qualification or relevant experienceProficiency in drafting responses to ministerial and other correspondenceUnderstanding of machinery of government processes and relevant legislationExperience and demonstrated capability in building and maintaining effective working relationships and excellent stakeholder management skillsExcellent writing skills, with experience in interpreting and communicating effectively to diverse audiencesExperience operating in a fast-paced and changeable work environment, demonstrating your agility to respondExcellent time management, including the ability to handle high flows of information and work under pressureProficiency in Microsoft Office tools and productsThis is an excellent opportunity to draw on your relevant experience and contribute to making improvements that will have a positive impact on our work.Salary range | Whanuitanga Utu a-TauThe base salary range budget for this position is $90,791 - $102,931 per annum + KiwiSaver.
The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.What we offer | Te wahi ki a matouWe pride ourselves on being an agile and pragmatic Ministry.
We are a small, friendly and supportive agency with a flat structure and strong values.
You'll be provided with a range of health and wellbeing benefits and tools to carry out your work, including a laptop and mobile.Our modern Wellington office located in the heart of Wellington's scenic waterfront with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters, and personal lockers enhances the Ministry's working environment.How to apply | Me pehea te tono maiTo view the job description or apply online, click Apply.
Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.To apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate.
Other locations will not be considered.Applications close midnight, Sunday 2 March 2025.For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Senior Recruitment Adviser, Rebecca Bakker at ****** encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve.
We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported, and a sense of belonging.For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
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