Kaitohutohu Hononga Minita Matua | Senior Advisor Ministerial Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wellington based only
• Permanent Position

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role    

We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking Senior Advisor to provide proactive and strategic ministerial advice across the Ministry.  A large focus of the Senior Advisor role is to drive opportunities for improvement and build on the capability within the team.  There are lots of opportunities for you to scope and lead high visibility projects while we provide critical support to a busy Ministry.

Your core responsibilities will include providing advice on and drafting replies to written parliamentary questions, leading and coordinating the Ministry's responses to Annual Review and Estimates questions and leading related hearing preparations, and leading responses to Ombudsman investigations. Your role would include collaborating with Ministry business groups to source information and advice and contributing to team processes to ensure consistent and quality service delivery. You will also be expected to coach and mentor Advisors and Coordinators within the team.

When required you will be able to act as a Team Leader and ideally have some experience doing so.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience  

• Extensive experience with parliamentary questions, correspondence, Ombudsman investigations, and Annual Review and Estimates deliverables.
• Clear communication, written and verbal
• Working knowledge of the Cabinet Manual and Standing Orders 
• Excellent understanding of how government works (‘Machinery of Government')
• Strong relationship building skills
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and Ministers' offices and supporting Advisors to scope and prepare their deliverables
• experience leading projects with a focus on continuous improvement
• great relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• strong working knowledge of the Official Information Act (necessary to lead responses to Ombudsman investigations) and Cabinet Office Guidance

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range: $108,976 to $132,277 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience. 

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE

• a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
• opportunities for development and education.          

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.   

If you require further information about this position please contact Danielle.ryan@mfe.govt.nz.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.

This role is strictly Wellington based.  As a flexible friendly employer, provided you are Wellington based, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business.  We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. 

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: Tuesday 15th October 2024