Ministerial Advisor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Ministerial Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Be part of a dynamic and responsive team
• Utilise your quality communication skills and Official Information Act knowledge
• Contract and permanent options

Company and culture:

Join a company that has a culturally responsive workplace and is passionate about turning people's lives around and helping make New Zealand a better place to be.

The role:

This Ministerial Advisor must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse teams.  Excellent time management, communication skills and OIA knowledge and experience are key, as collaboration to provide relevant content to Ministers is a large component of the role.

Here is what expected:

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work under high pressure situations.
• Develop and coordinate responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions and Select Committees.
• Readiness to be challenged by fast paced working enjoinment, problem solving and being in an environment that is solution focus and action orientated. 

Here is what you will have to be successful:

• 2 years of experience as a Ministerial Advisor.
• An understanding of the Official Information Act, Privacy Act and Public Records Act.
• Experience crafting briefings to Ministers and drafting responses to Ministerial correspondence.
• Sound political insight and an understanding of Machinery of Government and relevant legislation.
• Strong relationship building skills across both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced changing environment.

If this sounds like you then please apply now for a prompt response. You must have the right to live and work in NZ and be available for an interview in person at short notice.