Private Secretary

4 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time

Hon Casey Costello, Minister of Customs, Minister for Seniors, and Associate Minister for Health, Immigration and Police is seeking a motivated and engaging Private Secretary to join her office as a Private Secretary (Advisory/Media). Working in the heart of the government, you will join a tight knit and trusted team who support the Minister as part of the 54th Parliament.

As the Private Secretary (Advisory/Media), you will work alongside the Advisor and Press Secretary to provide the Minister with political oversight on policy, develop press releases, and ensure her priorities align with the Government’s political agenda.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Managing OIA requests and identifying any potential political risks that may arise.
- Developing compelling stories and messaging that convey the Minister’s priorities to the public.
- Preparing the Minister for oral questions in liaison with other political staff and Portfolio Private Secretaries.
- Engaging with Coalition partners and government agencies to further the Minister’s political agenda.

This is an events-based position based on a 3-year parliamentary term. The salary band for this role is $99,025- $110,027 per annum, with starting salaries reflecting relevant skills and experience.

**What we are looking for**:
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of the ministerial environment, the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders through various channels, and:

- An interest in the Minister’s portfolios.
- The ability to work and solve problems at pace, with a high level of resilience.
- A proven track record in delivering advisory, media, or communication services.
- A highly tuned political radar and a sound understanding of the Government’s political agenda.

To review the full job description, please click here.

**About us**

Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for ensuring Ministers’ offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff, who, in turn, provide a high level of support to the Minister, and ensure the smooth day to day running of their office.

As a Ministerial office staff member, you will be employed by DIA, and supported by our dedicated team of Portfolio Managers. Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it’s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

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