Ministerial Requests Advisor – Business Support (12-month)

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking an Advisor, Business Support on a full‑time parental cover for 12 months. You will help shape responses to Ministerial requests, media inquiries and official correspondence, ensuring timely, high‑quality outputs that reflect the Ministry’s values and strategic direction.

You will work in a close team, coordinating across groups to deliver clear, accurate information while building relationships and supporting continuous improvement in processes and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policy, legislation and the machinery of government.
• Ability to analyse information and provide clear, transparent responses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Ministerial requests, OIA responses and high‑priority correspondence.
• Draft and refine official responses that reflect organisational messaging.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain strong relationships across teams.

Skills

Policy knowledge

information analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking an Advisor, Business Support on a full‑time parental cover for 12 months. You will help shape responses to Ministerial requests, media inquiries and official correspondence, ensuring timely, high‑quality outputs that reflect the Ministry’s values and strategic direction.

You will work in a close team, coordinating across groups to deliver clear, accurate information while building relationships and supporting continuous improvement in processes and