Government Policy Advisor

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Role

The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Regional Development and Resources, with Associate Finance and Energy responsibilities, is seeking a highly skilled Government Policy 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. 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Minister across his portfolios, providing expert advice on policy development and implementation.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with caucus, coalition, and support parties to facilitate progress of policy and legislation within the Minister's portfolio responsibilities.
  • Play an integral part in managing the Ministerial office relationship with the Coalition and support party spokespeople and work with the Prime Minister's office on consultation matters.

Your Skills and Experience

  • 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.
  • 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.

About Us

Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs responsible for ensuring Ministers' offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff who provide a high level of support to the Minister and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of their office.



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