Private Secretary (Administration) Hon Goldsmith

Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Minister of JusticeMinister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Minister for Media and Communicationsis seeking a motivated and professional administrator to join his team as a Private Secretary (Administration).

Based on-site at Parliament working at the heart of government youll be part of a trusted team supporting the Minister for the remainder of the 54th Parliament. This is interesting and rewarding work offering a unique insight into high-level decision-making policy development stakeholder engagement and public communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the face of the office greeting visitors and managing queries via email and phone
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations including invitation management ministerial correspondence and meeting coordination
• Support the Senior Private Secretary with diary management travel planning and coordination
• Support the wider team with administrative tasks
• Provide cover for the Senior Private Secretary when required leading the wider office in delivering exceptional service.

What We Are 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 SharePoint
• 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
• Strong customer service skills.

Desirable Attributes:

• Interest or experience in Minister Goldsmiths portfolios and politics
• Understanding of government processes
• A positive attitude and ability to foster a collegial team environment
• A genuine passion for politics and public service
• A desire to learn and develop your skillset.

Salary & Conditions

• Salary range: $71767 $89310 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: close at 5:00 PM on Friday 09 January 2026. Please note that offices will be closed during the holiday period but applications will still be accepted online. To review the full job description please click here.

Applications close:5pm Friday 09 January 2026.

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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.