Private Secretary (Administration)- Hon James Meager
Private Secretary (Administration)- Hon James Meager
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$ 71767 - 79741
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Job Description
About the Role
Hon James Meager Minister for the South Island Minister for Hunting & Fishing Minister for Youth and Associate Minister of Transport is seeking a motivated and professional administrator to join his team as a Private Secretary (Administration).
Based on-site at Parliament youll be part of a close-knit trusted team supporting the Minister throughout the 54th Parliament. This is a dynamic events-based role where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the welcoming face of the office by greeting visitors
- Respond to queries via email and phone with professionalism and efficiency
- Draft and manage Official Information Act (OIA) requests
- Support the preparation of written and oral Parliamentary questions
- Assist with Ministerial correspondence and stakeholder engagement
- Support the Senior Private Secretary with managing the Ministers diary travel arrangements and daily schedule
- Liaise with the Electorate office to keep the Minister informed of local developments
- Log and track invitations meeting requests and hard-copy correspondence
What Were Looking For
We welcome applications from experienced administrators who are looking for a meaningful role in public service. Ideal candidates will bring:
Essential Skills:
- Proven experience in administration secretarial or reception roles
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and fast accurate typing
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of resilience maturity and discretion
Desirable Attributes:
- Interest or experience in Minister Meagers portfolios
- Understanding of government processes including OIAs and Parliamentary questions
- A positive attitude and ability to foster a collegial team environment
- A genuine passion for politics and public service
Salary & Conditions
- Salary range: $71767$79741 per annum
- Starting salary will reflect relevant skills experience and internal parity
- This is an events-based position aligned with the parliamentary term
Eligibility & Application
Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents and able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level or above.
Please assess your eligibility using the Protective Security Requirements tool: applications are encouraged as we will be assessing candidates throughout the period.
To review the full job description please click here.
Applications close: Friday 5 September 2025
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About Us
Ministerial Resourcing is a team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for staffing Ministers offices with highly skilled professionals. As a member of a Ministers office youll be employed by DIA and supported by our dedicated Portfolio Managers.
Our purpose is to serve and connect people communities and government to build a safe prosperous and respected nation helping make New Zealand better for all New Zealanders.
Employment Type
Full-Time
