Advisor, Ministerial Services - Wellington
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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
We are looking for a high-performing Advisor to join our Ministerial Support and Inquiries team. The role will involve supporting our proactive release programme, leading responses to official information requests to the Ministry and our Ministers and facilitating support for responses to formal public inquiries. There may also be opportunities to work across other Ministerial Services 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 the Ministry and Ministers’ preferences and priorities, align with the Education Work Programme and adhere to Standing Orders and the Cabinet Manual.
We enjoy what we do and are proud of the quality of the work we deliver. Our work is varied, and no two days are the same. There are regular opportunities to work on new subject areas, to work across teams within Ministerial Services, and to respond to emerging issues across the Education portfolio.
Salary range: $74,015 - $89,547 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.
About you | Mōhou ake
We welcome applications for those with transferable skills who may be seeking a career change. Experience in Ministerial Servicing and managing official information requests or proactive release would be an advantage, but is not a prerequisite.
You will have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. You will work collaboratively with others, 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:
Have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to produce information that is accurate, clear and concise for any given audience
Work effectively under pressure to manage competing demands and deliver
high-quality work on time
Be organised and process-orientated
Have the ability to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies
Have an eye for detail, a logical approach to problem-solving and an inquiring mind
Have a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
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 the Ministry and the education sector.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
Ministerial Services 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 the Ministry, Ministers’ offices and Parliament, and our team includes the Portfolio Private Secretaries in our Ministers' offices.
Ministerial Services leads the development of strategically sound responses to correspondence and information requests, and our workstreams include:
Proactive release
Supporting responses to public inquiries (i.e. Royal Commissions)
Ministerial correspondence
Official Information Act requests
Ombudsman investigations
Parliamentary questions
Select Committee questions (including Estimates and Annual Review).
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Mike Scott, Team Manager Ministerial Support and Inquiries, at mike.scott@education.govt.nz.
Applications close Midnight – Sunday 30 March 2025.
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.
