Official Information and Government Services Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Conservation (DOC) in Wellington is seeking an Official Information and Government Services Advisor to help deliver timely, accurate responses under the Official Information Act. You will work across two teams, liaise with Ministers’ offices, requesters, and other agencies, and manage deadlines and risk to ensure high-quality ministerial servicing and proactive releases.

Flexible working arrangements are supported; you must have a valid New Zealand work visa and be prepared to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support timely, accurate responses to Official Information Act requests and ministerial servicing.
• Collaborate with colleagues across DOC, Ministers’ offices, requesters and other agencies to gather information, manage deadlines and risks, and deliver high-quality responses.
• Work across two teams and across multiple areas to ensure effective information flow and risk management.
• Ensure compliant, proactive information releases and status updates.

Skills

Machinery of government knowledge

Parliamentary processes

OI Act knowledge

Privacy Act knowledge

Public Records Act knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

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

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

Ngā pūkenga me ngā 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 ngā pāinga mōu? | 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: $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.

We are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

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

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at [e-mail]