Official Information Act Assistant

Excellent writing and communication skills required
- Two permanent positions
- Full-time or part-time (0.5FTE or above)
- Wellington CBD Location

**Ko wai tatou | Who we are**

The purpose of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is to promote and protect health and disability services consumers' rights and to facilitate the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringement of those rights.

As New Zealand's health watchdog, the Commissioner is involved in a wide spectrum of health concerns to ensure accountability in the healthcare system and promote high standards of care.

**Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role**:
The primary purpose of the Official Information Act (OIA) Assistant role is to contribute to HDC's mission by promoting public confidence in HDC's openness and transparency in dealing with information requests and enhance HDC's compliance with the Official Information and Privacy Acts. The OIA Assistant will also contribute to HDC's mission of upholding consumer rights by providing support to the OIA Team Leader, Associate Commissioner, Legal, and the Legal Team.

We have two permanent positions available and will consider full-time and part-time of 0.5FTE and above.

**Ko nga
- mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitu
- te haere | What you'll need to be successful**:
The ideal OIA Assistant will be a self-managing, resourceful, confident, and highly efficient individual who has the ability to carry out delegated tasks and projects independently. The OIA Assistant should show initiative in identifying improvements and/or potential risks and producing articulate practical options. Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential, as are strong communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to 'pitch in'. You will also need:

- A complete or near-complete tertiary qualification in law or as a legal executive (preferable but not essential)
- Excellent research and writing skills with an ability to produce logical and clearly written material
- Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement
- A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
- Exceptional organisational skills and analytical abilities with an innovative approach to problem solving
- High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to respect confidentiality and use sound judgement, and a commitment to customer service
- Time-management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise work, as well as manage deadlines
- Ability to take and accept direction and feedback and to work in a co-operative manner
- Proficiency in producing logically presented and clearly written material using the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to quickly establish and maintain working relationships with a wide variety of people
- Basic understanding of the purpose and requirements of the OIA and Privacy Act or an interest in learning
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from a wide cross-section of the community, including professional, administrative and consumer groups, people from non-English-speaking backgrounds, and people with disabilities
- An understanding of government, the health and disability sectors, and the various stakeholders
- An understanding of the social and religious beliefs and values of different cultural and ethnic groups in New Zealand, and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the aims and aspirations of Maori

**Awhe utu - Salary range**

As part of our remuneration framework the base salary range for the position is from $55,414 to $69,267. Note: KiwiSaver / employer contribution is in addition to your base salary.

**If you're keen to see the direct impact your contribution can have for the health and disability sector, this is your opportunity to see the positive outcomes first hand.**

To download the OIA Assistant position description, please** click here.**

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

**Applications for this role close 16 August 2025.