Senior Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement
Senior Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement
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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
Employment Type
Full-Time
