Advisor, Ministerial Services (12 Month Fixed Term)

Ministry for Pacific Peoples; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family-friendly workplace

Job summary

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples in Wellington Central is seeking a detail‑oriented administrator to support ministerial servicing and nominations work. You will triage requests, coordinate inputs from across the Ministry, track deadlines, and help prepare timely, accurate responses and advice.

This role offers a hands‑on introduction to government processes, with opportunities to learn, build professional relationships, and contribute to better outcomes for Pacific communities in Aotearoa New

Qualifications

• Strong coordination and administration skills with deadline tracking and records management.
• Clear written communication with good judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to build constructive relationships and professional follow‑up.
• Sound judgement, discretion, and careful handling of sensitive information.
• Interest in public service and supporting Pacific communities.
• Some understanding of government processes is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Triage and coordinate ministerial servicing and nominations requests.
• Track deadlines, gather input from across the Ministry, and prepare responses.
• Lead coordination and drafting of Official Information Act requests and Parliamentary Questions.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefings, and nominations/appointments processes.
• Support Ministers, Parliament, and the public with accurate information and advice.

Skills

Coordination

Administration

Written communication

Relationship building

Judgement & discretion

Attention to detail

Public service interest

Job description

Ministry for Pacific Peoples – Wellington Central, North Island

About the role:

This role supports the day-to-day delivery of ministerial servicing and nominations work at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples. You will help triage and coordinate requests, track deadlines, gather input from teams across the Ministry, and support the preparation of timely, accurate responses and advice.

The work includes leading the coordination and drafting of Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, ministerial correspondence, briefings, and nominations and appointments processes. You will be part of a team that helps the Ministry meet its obligations to Ministers, Parliament, and the public.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is organised, careful with detail, and comfortable working to deadlines. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to build their public sector experience and learn how ministerial and parliamentary processes work in practice.

You will bring:

• Strong coordination and administration skills, including the ability to track actions, manage deadlines and keep accurate records.
• Clear written communication skills, with good judgement and attention to detail.
• The ability to build constructive working relationships and follow up with people in a professional way.
• Sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information carefully.
• An interest in public service, ministerial servicing, and supporting Pacific communities.
• Some understanding of government processes would be useful, but significant machinery-of-government experience is not expected for this role.

You do not need to be an expert in ministerial servicing before you apply. We are interested in people who are reliable, thoughtful, willing to learn, and able to bring care and accuracy to important work.

Why join us?

At the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, you will contribute to work that supports better outcomes for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will join a supportive team that works across the Ministry and with senior leaders, while building practical experience in ministerial servicing, nominations and public sector accountability processes. We offer a family-friendly workplace, health insurance and opportunities to learn and develop.

Our Organisation – Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP)

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is the government’s principal advisor on policies and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Here at the Ministry, we believe in the power of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We're excited to embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our current and future team members, as they are the driving force behind our constant quest for innovation. Overall, we aim to achieve our strategic goals and make a positive impact that benefits our Pacific communities. E hiranga ana te wāhi ki a mātou, ki te tautoko i te Karauna i ana hononga ki ngā Iwi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. As Tangata te Tiriti, we have an important role in supporting the Government in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi and te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you would like more information, please email ***********@mpp.govt.nz.