Policy and Ministerial Liaison Advisor

5 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Customs Service Full time

About Us

The New Zealand Customs Service protects and promotes New Zealand through world-class border management. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a Senior Correspondence, Review and Ministerial Advisor position in the Correspondence, Reviews, and Ministerial Servicing team within the International and Governance Group.

Job Description

This is a varied and exciting role ideal for a super organised candidate to thrive. You will be responsible for providing high-level advice on ministerial correspondence, reviews, and servicing matters. This includes producing quality responses to ministerial correspondence, written parliamentary questions, official information act and privacy act requests, compiling the Minister's Weekly Report etc.

You will work closely with senior staff and stakeholders to provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships. Your previous relationship management skills will be important in gathering the right information from groups inside the organisation and externally.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level advice on ministerial correspondence, reviews, and servicing matters
  • Produce quality responses to ministerial correspondence, written parliamentary questions, official information act and privacy act requests, compiling the Minister's Weekly Report etc
  • Work closely with senior staff and stakeholders to provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships
  • Gather information from groups inside the organisation and externally

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need to be politically 'savvy' and comfortable dealing directly with a range of staff, business units and senior managers. You should have some knowledge of how to interpret legislation and experience in producing quality responses to ministerial correspondence, written parliamentary questions, official information act and privacy act requests, compiling the Minister's Weekly Report etc is desirable.

You will also need to be able to manage your workload effectively and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Team dynamics are an important part of building a highly effective team in a high-pressure environment, so we are looking for a person who demonstrates a 'can do' attitude, is a positive role model, takes the initiative and can represent the manager from time-to-time confidently with key stakeholders.

Our Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Three extra customs' leave days
  • Wellington based role with flexible working
  • Be part of an amazing team with a great culture

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