Senior Advisor - Knowledge Management

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) is hiring a Senior Advisor to join the Knowledge Management team in Wellington. The role focuses on ensuring effective information and knowledge management across the Ministry's digital environment and compliance with government legislation.

The role requires experience in government information management, operational support for records, and strong MS Teams/SharePoint knowledge. A cert in information management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising on information and knowledge management in a modern government context.
• Experience providing operational support for information, records and knowledge across corporate and digital environments.
• Deep understanding of information management within MS Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Ability to provide thought leadership and direction for a modern information environment.
• Preferably hold an information management certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and practical support for the Ministry's information and knowledge management.
• Support compliant management of information across digital platforms and systems.
• Assist with governance and lifecycle management of records and knowledge sources.

Skills

Info mgmt in government

Ops support for records & knowledge

MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive

Thought leadership

Info management cert (preferable)

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Fixed Term/Secondment to February 2027****About us**The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) takes a long-term view of how New Zealand's towns, cities and regions grow and change. We work across housing, transport, the environment, urban development, infrastructure and investment, and partner closely with local government. We provide joined-up policy and investment advice to government, support effective regulation and market settings, and work with others to help deliver affordable housing, connected communities, well-planned infrastructure, and a healthy, sustainable environment.**About the role**We are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Knowledge Management team.The team's primary purpose is providing support and advice for effective management of the Ministry's information and knowledge across its digital environment and ensuring compliance with legislation applicable to government agencies (e.g. Public Records Act 2005). **Skills and Experience**You will bring:* Significant experience providing information and knowledge management advice in a modern government context* Experience providing operational support for the management of information, records and knowledge sources across corporate and digital environments* A deep understanding of information management within MS Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive* Able to provide thought leadership and direction to a modern information environment* Preferably an information management certification**Salary range** Salary range for this role is $111,827 - $135,738 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience. **Apply Now** Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. **Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.** If you require further information about this position please contact [e-mail] must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.**Applications close: Tuesday 29 September 2026**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport || Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa || Position type: | Fixed Term Contract || Category: | IT & computing || Date listed: | 16-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | $111,827 - $135,738 || Closing date: | 29-Sep-2026 || Reference: | NZ/-MCERT/926 |