Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The opportunity:
Hon. Judith Collins KC, Minister of Defence, Minister for Digitising Government, Minister responsible for the GCSB and the NZSIS, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Minister for Space, and the Attorney- General is seeking a Private Secretary (Advisory/Media) who is committed to building a close and trusting working relationship.
As Private Secretary - Advisory Media, your new role will see you provide a range of administrative and advisory support to the Minister and her team. In this busy and varied role, you could expect to provide political oversight and advice on policy proposals and submissions for the Minister, prepare media material, monitor media coverage, and support the ministerial office relationship with Coalition and support parties.
This is an events-based position based on a 3-year parliamentary term. The likely appointment range for this role is $83,595 - $97,620 per annum.
What skills or experience would I need to be successful?
To be successful in this role, we'd expect your background will reflect:
- An understanding of the machinery of government and / or previous experience working in government.
- Experience relevant to the Minister's portfolios would be advantageous.
- Media, communications, or journalism experience is also desired
- Demonstrated experience preparing communications material
- Confidence in picking up new technology, with an intermediate - advanced level of capability in Microsoft programmes
- Flexible and positive in nature, you will be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and proactively anticipate the needs of the Minister you are supporting
- An ability to work and problem solve at pace, with maturity and a high level of resilience and exceptional time management skills
- A tertiary qualification in Politics, International Relations or Communications would be advantageous
Interested? Apply today!
Please note applicants must be permanent residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level or above. Please assess your eligibility status using the Protective Security Requirements tool found here: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/
Applications close Friday 22 November, however we will be assessing and interviewing suitable applicants throughout this period - early applications are encouraged. For more information, please contact james.gillespie@dia.govt.nz
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About us
Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for ensuring Ministers' offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff, who, in turn, provide a high level of support to the Minister, and ensure the smooth day to day running of their office.
As a Ministerial office staff member, you will be employed by DIA, and supported by our dedicated team of Portfolio Managers. Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it's all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.