Senior Adviser, Strategy & Reporting (Fixed Term)

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries; Wellington; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Eye care assistance

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries in Wellington is seeking a Senior Adviser for a fixed-term role ending 30 April 2027. The position supports NZFS strategy, performance, and governance through high-quality official correspondence and reporting.

You will coordinate documents, provide strategic advice, and help ensure accountability to Ministers, officials, and senior leaders. Strong writing, analysis, and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent capability or practical experience.
• Strong drafting, proofreading and analysis skills for official documents.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and Minister's office.
• Confidence collaborating across teams and providing clarity.
• Thorough understanding of strategic project reporting.
• Ability to use a range of digital productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Assuring the quality of briefings, replies, and correspondence.
• Tracking, reviewing, and coordinating key NZFS documents.
• Leading Annual Review and Estimates coordination.
• Collating weekly and monthly reporting for the Minister.
• Supporting the refresh of strategic initiatives with the DDG.

Skills

Drafting skills

Proofreading

Analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Digital productivity tools

Job description

Ministry for Primary Industries in Wellington is seeking a Senior Adviser for a fixed-term role ending 30 April 2027. The position supports NZFS strategy, performance, and governance through high-quality official correspondence and reporting.

You will coordinate documents, provide strategic advice, and help ensure accountability to Ministers, officials, and senior leaders. Strong writing, analysis, and cross-team collaboration are essential.