Ministerial Services Advisor — Policy & Parliament

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Marram Trust holiday homes

Subsidised health insurance

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking an Advisor - Ministerial Services in Wellington. You will provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise, drafting responses to requests and delivering timely, high-quality advice to Ministers and senior staff.

The role requires knowledge of the machinery of government, OIA/Privacy Act, and strong written/oral communication. You will work with a high-performing team to manage workload pressures and ensure timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machinery of government and understanding of the OIA and Privacy Act.
• Developed research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication – plain English.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding workloads.
• Sound judgement and risk management.
• Good relationship management & negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Minister's office.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise and high‑quality advice.
• Manage and draft responses to official, ministerial and parliamentary requests.
• Deliver timely advice and services to Ministers, senior leaders and staff.
• Support machinery of government and parliamentary processes across NZTA.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to meet timelines and outcomes.

Skills

Machinery of government

OIA & Privacy Act knowledge

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Judgement & risk management

Relationship management

Teamwork & independence

Ministerial office liaison

Te Ao Māori / Te Tiriti knowledge

Job description

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking an Advisor - Ministerial Services in Wellington. You will provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise, drafting responses to requests and delivering timely, high-quality advice to Ministers and senior staff.

The role requires knowledge of the machinery of government, OIA/Privacy Act, and strong written/oral communication. You will work with a high-performing team to manage workload pressures and ensure timely outcomes.