Official Information and Government Services Advisor

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 81 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai in Wellington seeks an Official Information and Government Services Advisor to support timely, accurate responses to Official Information Act requests and Ministerial servicing. You will gather information, manage deadlines, and deliver high-quality responses across two teams, collaborating with DOC, Ministers’ offices, requesters and agencies.

Coordinate end-to-end OIA requests, ministerial advice and parliamentary questions, while maintaining risk

Qualifications

• Experience with Official Information Act requests, Ministerial advice, and Parliamentary Questions processes.
• Experience coordinating information with Directors and directorates.

Responsabilités

• Respond to Official Information Act requests in a timely, accurate manner.
• Provide Ministerial servicing including Parliamentary Questions and correspondence.
• Coordinate with Ministers’ offices, requesters, and other agencies to gather information.
• Manage deadlines and risks to deliver high-quality responses.

Connaissances

Machinery of government

Ministerial & Parliamentary processes

OIA/Privacy/Public Records Acts

Information governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Cross-team collaboration

Microsoft 365

Outils

Microsoft 365

Description du poste

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

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, collaborate with colleagues across DOC, Ministers’ offices, requesters and other agencies to gather information, manage deadlines and risks, and deliver high-quality responses.

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.

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.

Salary

Salary: $80,695–$101,951, depending on skills and experience.

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

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

The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Our people bring this vision to life. Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species. From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles.

Read more about DOC

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