Advisory & Policy - Expressions of Interest

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government Joba in Wellington invites expressions of interest from professionals who want to work in a Ministerial office in the 55th Executive Government. These roles offer the chance to contribute to decisions and initiatives that affect New Zealand communities in a dynamic public sector environment.

Advisory and policy roles provide general and political advice to Ministers on portfolios, develop effective relationships with Ministers, Caucus, coalition and support parties, and

Qualifications

• Understanding of NZ machinery of Government, parliamentary processes and legislative frameworks.
• Strong political judgement, discretion and risk awareness.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear advice to support decisions.
• Experience developing policy and progressing legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Official Information Act and policy development.
• Ability to identify and mitigate political, reputational, and operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and political advice to Ministers on portfolio(s).
• Develop effective relationships with Ministers, Caucus, coalition and support parties to facilitate progress of policy and legislation within a Minister's portfolio.
• You could be the sole Advisor in an office, or work with a team of Advisors in a Senior Minister's office.

Skills

Machinery of Government

Parliamentary processes

Policy analysis

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Discretion

Political judgement

Official Information Act knowledge

Strategic thinking

Job description

Advisory & Policy Ministerial Services are seeking expressions of interest of talented professionals who are interested in working in a Ministerial office in the 55th Executive Government. These roles offer a rare opportunity to work at the heart of government, contributing to decisions and initiatives that have a direct impact on New Zealand communities while gaining experience in one of the country's most dynamic and unique working environments.

Advisory and policy roles are responsible for providing general and political advice to Ministers on their portfolio(s) that are consistent with the objectives of the Government of the day. You will develop effective relationships with a range of individuals, or groups including Ministers, Caucus, coalition and support parties to facilitate progress of policy and legislation within a Minister's portfolio responsibilities. You could be the sole Advisor in an office, or work with a team of Advisors in a Senior Minister's office.

Key skills and experience include:

• Understanding of New Zealand's machinery of Government, Parliamentary processes, and legislative frameworks.
• Strong political judgement, discretion and risk awareness.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and risks, and provide clear, practical advice to support decision-making.
• Experience developing policy and progressing this through to legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the Official Information Act and policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and mitigate political, reputational, and operational risks.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be invited to indicate whether you have a preference to work for a particular political party. These positions are event-based employment agreements, with employment linked to the three-year Parliamentary term. All persons working in a Ministerial Office must obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance. To check your eligibility please use the self check tool on the Protective Security Requirements website.

Please note: the nature and number of these positions will not be known until after the results of the 2026 General Election are clear.