Official Information and Government Services Advisor

Department of Conservation; Wellington; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation in Wellington seeks an Official Information and Government Services Advisor. You will support timely, accurate responses to Official Information Act requests and ministerial servicing, including Parliamentary Questions, correspondence, and proactive releases.

The role sits across two teams, collaborating with DOC, Ministers' offices, requesters and other agencies. You will gather information, manage deadlines and risks, and deliver high-quality responses while

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of government information requests and processes.
• Ability to coordinate end-to-end OIA responses and ministerial services.
• Keen attention to accuracy, deadlines, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support timely responses to Official Information Act requests.
• Prepare Ministerial advice and parliamentary questions.
• Coordinate deadlines, status reports, and proactive releases.
• Collaborate across DOC and ministers' offices.
• Identify process improvements and manage risks.

Skills

Machinery of government

Ministerial processes

Parliamentary processes

Official Information Act

Privacy Act

Public Records Act

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder relationships

Risk management

Microsoft 365

Digital tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join a supportive workplace with excellent team culture and rewarding vision. Salary: $80,695-$101,951 based on skills and experience. Permanent, full-time role based in Wellington.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mʼō te tūranga

About the role

Are you someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex information and working in a fast-paced environment? This is an opportunity to join the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai in a varied role that sits close to the heart of public service. As an Official Information and Government Services Advisor, you will support timely, accurate responses to Official Information Act requests and core Ministerial servicing, including Parliamentary Questions, correspondence, status reports, and proactive releases. Working across two teams, you'll be comfortable working across multiple areas, collaborating with colleagues across DOC, Ministers' offices, requesters and other agencies to gather information, manage deadlines and risks, and deliver high-quality responses.

Ngō pūkenga me ī wheako | Skills and experience

• Knowledge of machinery of government, Ministerial and Parliamentary processes, and Official Information Act, Privacy Act and Public Records Act
• Strong organisational and information skills to coordinate the end-to-end delivery of Official Information Act requests, Ministerial advice and correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, proactive releases and related information requests
• A track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work and strong attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and analytical thinking, with the ability to assess information, spot issues and think carefully about risk
• Proven ability to ensure the effective flow of information between Directors and the directorates, synthesising and communicating key messages, risks, and insights to support informed decision-making and organisational alignment
• Proven ability to provide proactive support, anticipate needs, and effectively manage competing priorities in a complex environment
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, with confidence working with senior leaders and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Confidence using Microsoft 365, business systems, and digital tools to coordinate the day-to-day work.

He aha ī ngō pāinga mŏ | What's in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Eligibility

You must hold a valid New Zealand work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at [e-mail]