Senior Advisor - Official Information And Reporting

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybride; NZD 100 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NZQA Holiday days

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead Official Information Act responses, ministerial servicing, and high-quality reporting within the Policy and International Team. You will turn complex information into clear, actionable advice and work with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including work from home and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Official Information Act responses
• Understanding of withholding grounds and public interest considerations
• Excellent written communication, concise and accurate
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders

Responsabilités

• Prepare Official Information Act responses and ministerial servicing processes
• Coordinate organisational reporting and communication
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate advice
• Collaborate with SMEs and senior stakeholders to resolve complex issues

Connaissances

Official Information Act

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Time management

Collaboration

AI tools

Outils

Microsoft Copilot

Description du poste

Senior Advisor (Official Information and Reporting) Full-time | Fixed-term to 30 September 2027

• Meaningful work – contribute to a trusted and high-quality tertiary education system that supports learners, providers and communities.
• Flexible working arrangements – including options for working from home and flexible hours.
• Leave – In addition to the annual leave entitlement, NZQA provides three NZQA Holiday days each year between Christmas and New Year.

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo, nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa. May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light.

We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Are you an experienced Senior Advisor with a strong understanding of the Official Information Act and a talent for turning complex information into clear, high-quality advice? NZQA is looking for a highly capable Senior Advisor to join our Policy and International Team within the Quality Assurance Division. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of NZQA's regulatory and quality assurance activities, supporting the organisation's response to Official Information Act requests, ministerial servicing, and corporate reporting. Join NZQA and help ensure our advice, reporting, and Official Information Act responses are clear, accurate, and trusted.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Policy and International Team sits within NZQA's Quality Assurance Division. We lead operational policy and international work for the division while also coordinating responses to Official Information Act requests, ministerial correspondence, and organisational reporting. We're a collaborative and supportive team that enjoys tackling complex issues and delivering practical solutions that make a difference.

He āhei āu | What you'll bring to the role

• Experience preparing Official Information Act responses and supporting ministerial servicing processes.
• A sound understanding of the Official Information Act, including withholding grounds and public interest considerations.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate advice.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders.
• Confidence using digital tools and technology to support research, analysis, and drafting.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled tools would be an advantage.

Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA

Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world‑class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities. NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Māori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction.

Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.

Salary band S8: $100,461 to $111,148 (Midpoint - $111,148) (appointment within the band dependent on skills and experience).

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.