Private Secretary

1 week ago

Wellington Central, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

Wellington based role located in the Beehive
- 12-month fixed term

**About the Role**
This is a great opportunity for a secondment into the Minister's Office. Private Secretary roles are challenging, varied, and exciting. They offer a hands-on learning and leadership opportunity by working directly with Ministers and senior officials.

Our Private Secretaries are Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employees seconded to the offices of the Minister of Health and Associate Ministers of Health. They play a crucial role in building and maintaining a trusting and constructive relationship between us and our Ministers, working closely with Ministers and their staff to enable success.

You'll be a key liaison point with Ministers, commissioning high-quality advice from health agencies to support Ministerial decision-making. A key focus of this role is leading the consideration of Official Information Act requests and the proactive release of advice. To be successful in role, you will facilitate communications and manage the day-to-day relationship between the Minister's office and health agencies.

This secondment is for 12 months, is a full-time position, and is based in the Beehive, Wellington.

You will provide high-quality, free and frank advice, have excellent organisational skills and remain calm and resilient under pressure. Previous Ministerial office or experience working in Government Services teams with direct experience leading Official Information Act responses is preferable.

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.**

**How to Apply**
- Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position._

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