Principal Advisor, Ministerials - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington, Auckland; Presencial; NZD 120.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking an experienced Principal Advisor, Ministerials to lead a diverse portfolio within Te Poutāhū. You will guide Ministerial correspondence, OIA responses, and parliamentary inquiries while collaborating with senior leaders to deliver high-quality, timely advice.

You will work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Formación

• Proven ability to manage ministerial correspondence and parliamentary questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Manage Ministerial correspondence, OIA requests, Ombudsman investigations, and Parliamentary questions.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to Government and Ministerial Advisors.
• Ensure timely, accurate advisory outputs aligned with organisational priorities.

Descripción del empleo

Principal Advisor, Ministerials - Wellington

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

Wellington-based

We are seeking an experienced Principal Advisor, Ministerials to join our Business Support team in Te Poutāhū.

As the Principal Advisor you will provide thought leadership and guidance to Government, Commissioning and Ministerial Advisors, Manager, Business Support, GM Business Operations and Chief Advisors across Te Poutāhū.

In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of work, including Ministerial correspondence, Official Information Act requests, Ombudsman investigations, Select Committee and Parliamentary questions, Ministerial direct requests, media enquiries, rapid responses, fact checks, communications products, and education reports.

You will ensure responses are accurate, timely, and aligned with organisational priorities, while maintaining strong relationships across the Ministry and with external stakeholders.

Salary range: $120,171 - $145,560 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

You will have a strong work ethic, be focussed on delivery, have a willingness to learn and openly share your knowledge with others. You will work collaboratively with others, develop relationships at all levels, critically assess information presented to you and effectively communicate your ideas orally and through high-quality written advice.

You will also:

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to produce information that is accurate, clear and concise for any given audience

Work effectively under pressure to manage competing demands and deliverhigh-quality work on time

Be organised and process-orientated

Be able to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies

Have an eye for detail, a logical approach to problem-solving and an inquiring mind

The purpose of Te Poutāhū is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We design, develop and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday, 21 October 2026

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.