Principal Advisor Ministerial Services

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

The Ministerial Services team provides timely, comprehensive, and tailored Ministerial services, including the release of information to Ministers and Parliament, and responses to parliamentary, customer, and public requests for information.

The Principal Advisor plays a critical role in this team. The Principal Advisor takes the lead in managing the team's project work, including actions related to the Ombudsman's Official Information Act compliance and practice investigation. Extensive knowledge of, and experience working with, relevant legislation and machinery of government is essential.

The Principal Advisor will also provide support to the management team and assist in building correspondence capability within the team and across the Ministry.

You must be someone who has a strong service ethic and a positive attitude, who takes ownership of their work and drives it through delivery. The role will require an ability to prioritise and reprioritise a busy, fast paced work programme. You will be comfortable dealing with a reasonable level of ambiguity. You will need to be able to see the bigger picture and make connections across work areas.

The role is highly collaborative and you will need the confidence to develop and manage relationships at all levels across the Ministry. You will be able to develop trust and credibility with others. You will be a positive role model for others in the team and for our customers across the Ministry.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**
- extensive knowledge of Ministerial and Parliamentary processes, and legislation governing access to official information
- expert relationship management skills and the ability to partner effectively with leaders, establishing credibility and trust
- superior written and oral communication skills
- energy to thrive in a fast paced and time bound environment, with a positive ‘can-do' attitude
- a collaborative working style with a focus on providing excellence in your own work, as well as the ability to lead others to shared success
- at least seven years of experience of working in the public service.

**Mō mātou/**About us**

At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Ministerial Services primarily works from the Justice Centre in Thorndon, Wellington.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $110,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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