Private Secretary

6 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Pou Hekeretari Matua | Private Secretary**
**Te Toi | Office of the Secretary**
**Fixed Term (12-18 months) / Fulltime **
**Wellington**

**Ki te puawai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi**
**Culture is thriving, the people are well**

Are you looking to advise on and influence decisions in a fast-paced ministerial office?

We are seeking a Private Secretary to join our team to support the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Minister Media and Communications This is a 12 to 18-month fixed term role, initially focused on the Minister's Media portfolio. Being a private secretary is great opportunity to influence and guide the work we do for Ministers and be at the heart of decision making and stakeholder engagement.

**Korero mo te turanga | About the role**

The role is a challenging and rewarding experience. It provides an insight into the operations of the Executive Government and Parliament. We need the right people who can provide advice to the Minister, support the effective management of the portfolio and build and maintain positive and enabling relationships between the Ministry, Ministers and Minister's offices, as well as the sector.

**Me pehea te tono | How to apply**

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Page

**Applications close 5pm**on 6 May 2025**

**Aheinga | Eligibility**
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatu Taonga in order to work for Manatu Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.


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