Senior Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement

Ministry For Culture & Heritage

Job Location:

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 99460 - 122765

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Vacancy 2025/19

Pou Tohu Matua o Te Pae Ratonga Pāremata
Senior Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement

Te Iho Corporate Services

Permanent / Fulltime *

Wellington

Salary Range $99460 - $122765

Ki te puāwai te ahurea Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving the people are well

Be part of a team that works at the heart of government

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a deep understanding of ministerial and executive processes Join us in a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence how we support Ministers and senior leaders

Kōrero mō te tūranga About the role

As a Senior Adviser you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication between the Ministry and Ministers offices. Youll lead the development of high-quality ministerial products including briefings Cabinet papers speeches and responses to parliamentary questions and Official Information Act requests. This role also leads the Annual Review and Estimates processes for the Ministry.

As a trusted adviser to senior leaders youll play a vital role in cross-agency collaboration and embedding best practice across the system.

To be considered for this position you must be a current New Zealand Citizenandable to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security Clearance at Confidential level. You can use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
mōu About you

Youre a confident communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset. You bring political nous sound judgement a solutions-focused approach

You thrive in fast-paced environments build strong relationships with ease and are known for your ability to influence and lead with credibility.

You will need to demonstrate:

Proven experience in drafting high quality responses to official correspondence and ministerial requests
Exceptional writing skills including plain English and audience-specific communication with a sharp eye for detail
Ability to coach others in writing and document standards
Solid understanding of parliamentary and government processes
Experience advising and engaging with senior leaders managers and officials in Ministers offices

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process so 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 ourCareers Website.

Applications close 5pm on Friday 3 October 2025

For 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

Vacancy 2025/19Pou Tohu Matua o Te Pae Ratonga PāremataSenior Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement Te Iho Corporate Services Permanent / Fulltime * WellingtonSalary Range $99460 - $122765 Ki te puāwai te ahurea Ka ora te iwiCulture is thriving the people are wellBe part of a team that wor...