Senior Adviser Government Services

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 105.000 - 148.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking two fixed-term Senior Advisers to join the Official Correspondence team in Wellington for five to six months. You will prepare high-quality responses to official correspondence, including OIA and Privacy Act requests, while ensuring statutory requirements are met within established timeframes.

Successful applicants will bring superior written and oral communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifikationen

• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
• Understanding of the Official Information Act and Privacy Act.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management and partner organisations.
• Experience prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Proven record-keeping and handling confidential information.

Aufgaben

• Prepare high-quality, well-reasoned responses to official correspondence.
• Respond to OIA and Privacy Act requests, some Ministerial correspondence.
• Undertake research and analysis to ensure enquiries are robust.
• Peer review work to ensure consistency and quality of responses.
• Provide expert advice regarding OIA and Privacy Act requirements.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

OIA & Privacy Act knowledge

Relationship management

Prioritisation

Jobbeschreibung

Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholdersBring your keen eye for detail and analytical skills to a busy and fast-paced roleTwo fixed term positions available. Based on-site at our National Office in Wellington's CBD.Mo te tunga | About the roleWe are seeking two fixed term Senior Advisers to join our Official Correspondence team for the next five to six months.The Official Correspondence team plays a critical role in managing Corrections' official correspondence and acts as an important link between the Department and the people we serve. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, well-reasoned responses to a range of official correspondence, ensuring statutory requirements and organisational standards are met within established timeframes and to a high-quality standard.Some of your day-today activities will include:Preparing responses to official correspondence on behalf of the Department: responses to Official Information Act (OIA) and Privacy Act requests, some Ministerial correspondence and queries from family and whanau members.Undertaking research and analysis to ensure enquiries are fully addressed and responses are robust.Peer reviewing work for each other ensuring consistency and quality of the responses across the team.Providing expert advice to Departmental employees, including building relationships, regarding OIA and Privacy Act legislation requirements.Mou | About youTo be successful in your application, you will demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills, good analytical skills, and the resilience to manage multiple priorities at the same time. As it is a key element of the role, you will have an understanding of the Official Information Act and the Privacy Act. You will have frequent contact with senior management and staff across the country and the partner organisations we work with making it essential to have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceIf this opportunity excites you, please submit an online application to us and outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the below requirements of the role:A good working knowledge of, and experience with, the OIA and the Privacy Act.An understanding of Corrections and the Justice Sector, including knowledge of Corrections' operational processes.Ability to think strategically and analytically, and to understand, identify, and manage organisational risk.Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.Advanced written and oral communication skillsProven experience in accurate record-keeping and handling sensitive information with confidentiality.Nga painga | The benefitsThe midpoint of the salary range is $123,511 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $104,985 - $148,214 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Mo matou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono inaianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: Sunday the 11th of October.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.