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Pou Hēkeretari Matua Private Secretary
Te Iho Corporate Service
Fixed Term (12-18 months) / Fulltime
Wellington
Salary Range: $99460 - $122765 - Negotiable
Ki te puāwai te ahurea Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving the people are well
- Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
- Are you ready to be the link between a busy Ministers office and a high performing Ministry
- Are you looking for some action in a fast-paced ministerial office
We currently have an opportunity to join our team as a Private Secretary to support theMinister for Media and Communications.
You may also be required to provide cover across our other portfolios during periods of leave. The length is flexible but likely between 12-18 months.
Kōrero mō te tūranga About the role
As Private Secretary you will be the key liaison between the Ministry and the Ministers office. Youll ensure the smooth flow of ministerial business including correspondence parliamentary questions briefings and Official Information Act requests.
This is a high-trust high-impact role that requires sound judgement political acumen and exceptional relationship management skills. The role is a challenging and rewarding experience.
Kōrero mōu About you
You are a confident and experienced professional who can self-manage and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your sound judgement clear communication and ability to influence make you a trusted adviser and a key point of contact between the Ministry and the Ministers Office.
Relationship management skills will be key to success in this role. You will need to be able to work effectively with other Private Secretaries Ministers staff and senior sector and public service representatives. Good political nous is a key attribute to help you make judgements about who needs to know what and when and to support the timely making of good decisions.
You will have experience working in Government departments or in Private Secretary roles and you will have excellent analytical and advisory skills. You will also be willing to roll your sleeves up to get the job done.
In general some of the key requirements are:
- Being an effective and efficient conduit of information and advice to and from the Minister and Ministry
- Ability to exercise judgment on complex issues knowing when to advise and when to phone a friend (or better yet a colleague at the Ministry)
- Awareness of the politically neutral role private secretaries play in the parliamentary environment and ability to work with political staff to get answers.
- Knowledge of parliamentary processes and public service ways of working
- Efficient organised and able to prioritise what a Minister really needs to see and what can wait
- Ability to hold a NZ Government National Security Clearance.
Please download and save a copy of the full Position Description (MCH Website)
To learn more about Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website ()
Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment processso please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description.
Me pēhea te tono How to apply
For more information about the role and how to apply please follow the online process on our
Careers Website.
Applications close 5pm Thursday 25 September 2025.
For any enquiries about this position contact
Āheinga Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
