Ministerial Advisors - EOI

Momentum Consulting; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Consulting in Wellington, NZ is seeking a Ministerial Advisor to support ministerial correspondence, policy briefs and OIA responses. You will work with senior leaders, Ministers' offices and cross‑agency teams to deliver timely, high-quality advice. The role requires 2-3+ years in government advisory, strong writing, political judgment and the ability to handle deadlines under pressure.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years' experience as an Advisor or Senior Advisor in government, policy, or ministerial servicing.
• Sharp writing and editing skills; you can turn complexity into clarity.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Political nous, sound judgement, and a high level of discretion.
• A cool head when things move fast.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing ministerial correspondence, briefings and Parliamentary Questions
• Managing Official Information Act (OIA) responses with accuracy and pace
• Working directly with senior leaders, Ministers' offices and cross-agency stakeholders
• Delivering politically astute, high-quality advice under real deadline pressure

Skills

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

Political acumen

Discretion

Resilience

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Momentum is seeing unprecedented demand for Ministerial Advisors across contract, fixed-term and permanent. If you're wrapping up a contract, between roles, or just ready for your next move in the ministerial/OIA space, we want to talk to you.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing and reviewing ministerial correspondence, briefings and Parliamentary Questions
• Managing Official Information Act (OIA) responses with accuracy and pace
• Working directly with senior leaders, Ministers' offices and cross-agency stakeholders
• Delivering politically astute, high-quality advice under real deadline pressure

Ready to be at the heart of government?

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing and reviewing ministerial correspondence, briefings and Parliamentary Questions
• Managing Official Information Act (OIA) responses with accuracy and pace
• Working directly with senior leaders, Ministers' offices and cross-agency stakeholders
• Delivering politically astute, high-quality advice under real deadline pressure

What you'll bring:

• 2-3+ years' experience as an Advisor or Senior Advisor in government, policy, or ministerial servicing
• Sharp writing and editing skills, you can turn complexity into clarity
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities
• Political nous, sound judgement, and a high level of discretion
• A cool head when things move fast