Strategic Ministerial Services Advisor

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Marram Trust holiday homes

Subsidised health insurance

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking an Advisor in Ministerial Services to provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise. You will manage and draft responses to official requests on behalf of NZTA, ensuring timely, high-quality advice to Ministers and senior leaders.

You will join a team that supports machinery of government work, Te Tiriti understanding, and robust governance, delivering consistent guidance under pressure while building strong stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machinery of government, OIA and Privacy Act.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including plain English.

Responsibilities

• Provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise to Ministers, senior leaders and staff.
• Draft responses to official, ministerial and parliamentary requests for information.
• Ensure timely, high-quality advice and services to NZTA and stakeholders.

Skills

Machinery of government

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Risk management

Relationship management

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking an Advisor in Ministerial Services to provide ministerial and parliamentary expertise. You will manage and draft responses to official requests on behalf of NZTA, ensuring timely, high-quality advice to Ministers and senior leaders.

You will join a team that supports machinery of government work, Te Tiriti understanding, and robust governance, delivering consistent guidance under pressure while building strong stakeholder relationships