Executive Advisor to the Secretary for Pacific Peoples

Ministry for Pacific Peoples; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family-friendly workplace

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ministry for Pacific Peoples is seeking a Senior Advisor to join the Executive Office in Wellington. The role supports the Secretary for Pacific Peoples and senior leaders, blending strategic advice, coordination, and quality assurance to enable sound decisions and timely action.

You will manage the CE Office inbox, commission papers, peer review materials, and contribute to cross-Ministry projects. The role requires sound judgement, discretion, and excellent written communication to support

Qualifications

• Experience in an advisory role, ideally in the New Zealand public service.
• Good understanding of the machinery of government and the context Ministers and agencies operate in.
• Strong critical thinking and judgement; ability to prioritise competing demands and escalate when needed.
• Excellent written communication and quality assurance skills, with clarity and conciseness.
• Analytical capability with ability to synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills; capable of cross-team engagement.
• Discretion and care when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Commitment to public service and improving outcomes for Pacific peoples; willingness to strengthen Pacific cultural capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Office in planning and prioritising work and triaging the CE Office inbox.
• Commission papers and requests and ensure timely progression of important matters.
• Peer review and quality assure products for the Secretary and the Minister.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives and undertake environmental scanning and analysis to inform decisions.
• Build trust across the Ministry and with the Minister’s office and exercise sound judgement in sensitive, time-critical work.

Skills

Advisory experience

Machinery of government

Written communication

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Pacific cultural capability

Job description

Ministry for Pacific Peoples is seeking a Senior Advisor to join the Executive Office in Wellington. The role supports the Secretary for Pacific Peoples and senior leaders, blending strategic advice, coordination, and quality assurance to enable sound decisions and timely action.

You will manage the CE Office inbox, commission papers, peer review materials, and contribute to cross-Ministry projects. The role requires sound judgement, discretion, and excellent written communication to support