Advisor - Information Requests – Fixed Term – Flexible location

Fire and Emergency New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking an Advisor for Information Requests on a fixed-term basis, with flexible location. You will manage Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests, draft formal responses, and coordinate with senior leaders and regional teams to meet statutory timeframes.

The role emphasizes building strong stakeholder relationships, exercising sound judgement, and handling sensitive matters with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Official Information Act (OIA) or Privacy Act in a regulatory/legislative setting.
• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to draft clear, well-reasoned written responses under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn statutory decision‑making processes.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of OIA/Privacy Act requests from start to finish.
• Build relationships across the organisation and liaise with senior leaders, subject matter experts and regional teams.
• Draft letters and provide support to the wider organisation in information requests.
• Ensure responses are delivered within statutory timeframes and maintain professionalism.

Skills

OIA experience

Privacy Act

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Regulatory environment

Job description

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Advisor - Information Requests – Fixed Term – Flexible location

Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Wellington Central, North Island

Our team purpose is helping the organisation to do the right thing – kia tika.

This is a team that works closely together to meet our statutory obligations in tight timeframes. As an Advisor, you work with the rest of the team and our subject matter experts to respond to information requests. You will build relationships across the organisation, apply the Official Information Act and Privacy Act, draft letters, and provide support to the wider organisation.

As an Advisor, Information Requests you’ll manage a portfolio of Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests from start to finish. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and regional teams to navigate challenging issues and ensure responses are delivered within statutory timeframes. You’ll be someone who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, exercising sound judgement, and managing sensitive matters with professionalism and care.

This is a fixed-term or secondment position until 26 February 2027 (starting ASAP).

While our preference is for the successful candidate to be Wellington-based, we are open to considering candidates from elsewhere in New Zealand who bring the right skills and experience. We also welcome applications from current Fire and Emergency employees interested in a secondment.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:

You’ll be confident building strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. You will also have excellent time management skills and attention to detail

To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will have:

• (some) experience working with the OIA, Privacy Act, or in a similar regulatory/legislative environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prepare clear, well‑reasoned written responses
• A willingness to learn and develop capability in statutory decision‑making
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively

The salary range for this role is $85,150-$94,612 (pro-rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.