Ministerial Requests & Policy Advisor

Kumara Vine; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre) Wellington-based role seeking an Advisor, Business Support to manage Ministerial requests and high-priority correspondence. You will draft responses, align messaging with the Ministry’s strategic direction, and work within a close-knit team to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

You will coordinate across teams, analyse information, and build strong stakeholder relationships to support continuous improvement and educational outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of policy, legislation and the machinery of government.
• Aptitude for analysing information and providing clear, transparent responses.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication.
• Capacity to analyse information, obtain clarity and make well-informed judgements.
• Strong organisational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Collaborative relationship building with exemplary customer service when dealing with the public.
• Composure and resilience with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Sharp eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ministerial requests, Official Information Act responses, and high-priority correspondence under pressure.
• Draft clear communications and ensure alignment with organisational messaging.
• Coordinate across teams to support Ministerial responses and strategic outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Information analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Attention to detail

Job description

Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre) Wellington-based role seeking an Advisor, Business Support to manage Ministerial requests and high-priority correspondence. You will draft responses, align messaging with the Ministry’s strategic direction, and work within a close-knit team to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

You will coordinate across teams, analyse information, and build strong stakeholder relationships to support continuous improvement and educational outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.