Senior Advisor: Official Information & Policy Reporting

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZQA Holiday days

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Official Information Act

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Time management

Collaboration

AI tools

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

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.