Advisor Government, Executive and Ministerial

Advisor - Government, Executive and Ministerial Services | | Te Rōpū Kāwanatanga Tautoko
- Permanent and fixed-term, full-time role
- Based in Wellington

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa and welcome.
Help shape the future of Education
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.
Our organisation is made up of more than 4,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.
Our work helps to ensure te Tāhuhu is a transparent, accessible and accountable organisation that provides a high-quality service to the Government and the wider public.
About our group and team
Government, Executive and Ministerial Services (GEMS) is an advisory function that provides the confidence, connections and expertise to allow quality information and advice to flow where it is needed. We work at the interface between te Tāhuhu, Ministers' offices and Parliament, and our team includes the Portfolio Private Secretaries in our Ministers' offices.
GEMS leads the development of strategically sound responses to correspondence and information requests, including:

- Chief Executive's correspondence
- Ministerial correspondence
- Ombudsman investigations
- Official Information Act requests
- Parliamentary questions
- Select Committee questions (including the Estimates and Annual Review).

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
We enjoy what we do and are proud of the quality of the work we deliver, so the successful applicants will bring a range of perspectives to their role, and be confident self-starting professionals that work well with others.
We are looking for an Advisor to join the Ministerial and Parliamentary Engagement team within GEMS. The core focus of the Advisor role is answering written parliamentary questions, responding to Ombudsman investigations, preparing written responses for the Annual Review, Estimates Examination and information requests from Select Committees, reporting to Ministers and supporting the lodgement of Cabinet papers.
You will work closely with business groups to deliver rounded responses that reflect the values of te Tāhuhu and Ministers' preferences and priorities, align with the Education Work Programme and adhere to Standing Orders and the Cabinet Manual.
Mōhou ake | About you
You will have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. To be successful in the role, you'll work collaboratively with stakeholders, develop relationships at all levels, critically assess information presented to you, and effectively communicate your ideas orally and through high-quality written advice.

**You will also offer**:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to produce information that is accurate, clear and concise for any given audience
- Proven experience in effectively managing multiple pieces of work and delivering to timeframes
- The ability to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies
- An eye for detail, and an inquiring mind
- A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience

Successful applicants will be entering a team that is highly respected, has a positive and supportive culture, and where your growth and development is supported. We offer a flexible working environment, and an insight into all aspects of Te Tāhuhu and the education sector.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?