Senior Advisor

Multiple roles - permanent and fixed-term, full-time
- Based in Wellington but flexible arrangements available
- Play a key role in ensuring Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga I the Ministry of Education is a transparent, accessible and accountable organisation that provides a high-quality service to the Government and the wider public

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
We are looking for a high-performing Senior Advisor with a suitable level of direct experience to join our Official and Parliamentary Information team. The role will include leading responses to official information requests to te Tāhuhu and our Ministers, advising on and quality assuring other team members' work, coaching and mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the leadership of our proactive release programme. There will also be opportunities to work across other GEMS workstreams, including correspondence, written parliamentary questions and Ombudsman investigations.
You will work closely with business groups to deliver high-quality, accessible and helpful 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.
For more information on the work we do in GEMS, please refer to the Job Description.

Mōhou ake | About you

**You will**:

- have strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to produce information that is accurate, clear and concise for any given audience
- be organised and process-oriented, have excellent time management skills and be adept at managing competing demands and delivering high-quality work on time
- work effectively under pressure and build strong relationships, both within the team and across the organisation
- be confident providing constructive feedback, assessing risk and ensuring quality
- be flexible and able to work collaboratively with others to produce work of the highest standard.

An analytical mindset, a keen eye for detail and a passion for Ministerial Servicing are essential in the work we do, as is an ability to identify and mitigate risk.
As an organisation, we are committed to building equity and excellence in the education sector and having a team that brings diverse perspectives is very important to us to ensure we deliver on this commitment.
The guiding principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are at the centre of our work and your knowledge and commitment to this is important to us.
Successful applicants will be entering a team that is highly respected, has a positive and supportive culture, and where growth and development is supported. We offer a flexible working environment and an insight into all aspects of te Tāhuhu and the education sector.

Mātau rōpū ake | About the group and team
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, and our workstreams include:

- Ministerial correspondence
- Official Information Act requests
- Proactive Release
- Ombudsman investigations
- Parliamentary questions
- Select Committee questions (including Estimates and Annual Review).

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. We are keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.