Ministerial Advisor

1 week ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

* Strategic advisory role supporting Hon Shane Jones * Enhance Government policy decision-making * Based on site at Parliament' A unique and rewarding opportunity to apply your skills and experience for the benefit of New Zealand.
The Opportunity: Hon Shane Jones, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Regional Development and Resources, with Associate Finance and Energy responsibilities, is seeking a Ministerial Advisor to join his team.
In this high impact role, you will have the opportunity to enhance 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 his portfolios.
You will apply your knowledge and experience to strategic policy and political advice to the Minister on his portfolios and parliamentary responsibilities, in alignment with the objectives of the Government.
A natural relationship builder, you will develop and maintain strong working relationships with caucus, coalition and support parties in order to facilitate progress of policy and legislation within the Minister's portfolio responsibilities.
You will play an integral part of managing the Ministerial office relationship with the Coalition and support party spokespeople and work with the Prime Minister's office on consultation matters.
This is an events-based position based on the current parliamentary term.
What skills or experience would I need to be successful?
* You will bring a history of achievement in the delivery of political, portfolio, or Government advisory work, with a strategic mindset and an understanding of government and public service protocols and processes.
Experience relevant to the Minister's portfolios would be advantageous.
* With a well-developed risk radar, you will be accustomed to anticipating and mitigating risk, operating on a "no surprises" basis, ensuring key risks are alerted to the Minister and Prime Minister's Office as appropriate.
* You'll be accustomed to the pressures that come with a busy workload and the need to prioritise and manage your time effectively, and your written and verbal communication skills, paired with your attention to detail, are second to none.
* Relationships are important in this environment and your communication and interpersonal skills will set you apart, building the confidence of the Minister, your wider team, coalition partners, and key stakeholders in the Ministers' portfolios.
Interested?
Apply today
Please note applicants must be permanent residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a Top-Secret level.
Please assess your eligibility status using the Protective Security Requirements tool found here:'https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/ Applications close on 21 March 2025 however we will be assessing and interviewing suitable applicants throughout this period - early applications are encouraged.
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