Adviser - Ministerial and Executive Services

Position Title:  Adviser

Team and Group:  Ministerial and Executive Services, Performance and Governance  

Position Type:  Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location:  Wellington CBD office

Salary: Up to $84,490 per annum + KiwiSaver, laptop & mobile

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand’s economy and productivity. The Ministry’s values are integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role and contribute across a range of functions the team leads. You’ll be involved in areas such as the Ministry’s corporate accountability documents, planning and reporting and official correspondence. With plenty of scope to influence how things are done, you’ll help strengthen the Ministry’s performance and transparency. 

The Adviser Ministerial and Executive Services works closely with the wider team to deliver high quality and timely advice and services to Ministers, Ministry of Transport senior leaders and staff, as well as the public. This includes managing, processing and drafting responses to Official Information Act requests and drafting responses to ministerial correspondence and written Parliamentary Questions.

You’ll provide support and advice while helping to monitor performance, identify challenges and shape solutions. In this role you’ll use your initiative and prioritisation skills to manage competing deadlines and dive into a wide range of topic across the Ministry. It’s a great opportunity to continue to build on your existing experience in government.  

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

• Previous experience in responding to OIA requests, information requests and releases, Parliamentary Questions and official correspondence is preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in the New Zealand public sector with an understanding of the machinery of government
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to distil information into clear actions, communicating effectively to a range of audiences
• Comfort operating in a fast paced and changeable work environment
• Sound judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering to sometimes tight deadlines.
  

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The appointing base salary budget for this position is $79,983 to $84,490 per annum + KiwiSaver. This is not indicative of the full salary band range.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

This a great opportunity to contribute to open government and public trust, be part of a collaborative team and a ministry with strong values (Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration). You’ll also be working across the wider Ministerial and Executive Services team, the Ministry, and Crown entities, gaining exposure across the whole transport sector.

We’re confident you’ll also get a lot from our high trust, high respect environment. This is a place where you can roll your sleeves up and really deliver at pace, working both independently and collaboratively. and You’ll also have the chance to utilise your skills and experience to be part of embedding a new way of working.

Our employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including Ministry leave, wellbeing and volunteer days as well as a welcoming range of employee networks.

Join us and be a part of our passionate Ministry, shaping the future of transportation in New Zealand. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply.

Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant OIA skills and experience.

You must have right to live and work in New Zealand and be based in Wellington or be ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Senior Recruitment Adviser, Rebecca Bakker at r.bakker@transport.govt.nz.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.