Ministerial Services Advisor Policy & Parliament

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; 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

New Zealand Government seeks a capable advisor to provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise for NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). You will draft timely, high-quality responses for Ministers and senior staff, ensuring compliance with OIA and privacy standards.

This role involves balancing workloads, mitigating risk, and building strong relationships across government and NZTA. The position offers base salary from $80,000 to $93,000 and requires a solid understanding of government machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery of government and parliamentary processes.
• Ability to draft plain-English ministerial responses and briefings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to clarity.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise to Ministers and NZTA staff.
• Manage and draft responses to official ministerial and parliamentary requests.
• Support ministerial servicing and legislative requirements across NZTA.

Skills

Machinery of government knowledge

OIA & Privacy Act understanding

Research & analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Risk management

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Te ao Maori / Te Reo Maori awareness

Education

No specific degree listed

Tools

None listed

Job description

New Zealand Government seeks a capable advisor to provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise for NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). You will draft timely, high-quality responses for Ministers and senior staff, ensuring compliance with OIA and privacy standards.

This role involves balancing workloads, mitigating risk, and building strong relationships across government and NZTA. The position offers base salary from $80,000 to $93,000 and requires a solid understanding of government machinery.