Ministerial Office Leader: People & Operations

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington seeks Expressions of Interest for leadership roles in the Ministerial Services office. These event-based positions require building a high-performing team and delivering across staff, financial, and administrative functions to support the Minister.

You will guide culture, productivity and stakeholder engagement within the heart of government, with a strong emphasis on governance and process improvement across the Parliament system.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops high-performing teams in a public sector environment.
• Demonstrates strong political judgement, discretion and risk awareness.
• Understanding of government, Cabinet and parliamentary processes.
• Experience operating within complex public sector frameworks.
• Proven capability in financial, operational and office management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Minister's office, setting culture, productivity and success.
• Oversee staff management, financial management and reporting.
• Coordinate administrative support services and process improvements.
• Build trusted relationships with Ministers and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and prioritise competing demands.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Political judgement

Cabinet processes

Public sector experience

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Office management

Job description

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington seeks Expressions of Interest for leadership roles in the Ministerial Services office. These event-based positions require building a high-performing team and delivering across staff, financial, and administrative functions to support the Minister.

You will guide culture, productivity and stakeholder engagement within the heart of government, with a strong emphasis on governance and process improvement across the Parliament system.