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Senior Ministerial Advisor (Domain Specialist L2)

  • Wellington
  • Full time
  • Government & Defence
  • Posted 98 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Ministerial Advisor (Domain Specialist L2)

  • Topical work where you can see the purpose and value of what you do
  • Mentor an awesome, tight-knit team
  • Fixed term to July 2025
  • Wellington location

Mō te roopu - About the team

Our Governance and Ministerial Services Team plays a crucial role in managing Inland Revenue's requests under the Official Information Act, providing timely, expert advice and support to IR and the Minister of Revenue's office, and supporting our executive-level governance system.

Join our high performing team, made up of Ministerial Advisors, Governance Advisors and Business Support roles.

Ara Whiwhi Mahi - The opportunity

This role provides the opportunity to create strong relationships across Inland Revenue, problem solve and provide robust advice on technical matters, such as the Official Information Act (OIA) and Parliamentary process. The role requires someone who is resilient and agile who will remain composed in all situations.

As a Senior Ministerial Advisor, you will have the additional responsibilities of playing a mentoring role within the wider Governance and Ministerial Services team and act as a point of contact for urgent queries from the Minister's office. Part of the role includes managing relationships across Inland Revenue, conducting research and ensuring that required timeframes are met.

Mōu - About you

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have the following:

  • Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organisational skills, including time management skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities and expectations with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write documents that are clear, concise and in plain English
  • The ability to maintain consistently high standards and the ability to QA work
  • Experience mentoring and working with others, including distributing work
  • Knowledge about the machinery of government and familiarity with Parliamentary protocols and Official Information Act and Privacy Act would be an advantage

This is an exciting, high-paced role where you will have the opportunity to cover a range of topics and work across the department. We are passionate about developing our employees; you will be encouraged to innovate and prioritise your professional development to achieve your career goals.

IR is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from inequalities, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential.

Tono mai - Apply here

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining the motivation, skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role in line with the advert and the role description. If you require further information please refer to the role description ,or please contact IRDCareers@ird.govt.nz

We have trust and integrity - we innovate to make a difference - we value people - we work together. We're offering great flexibility, support, and development opportunities unique to you and your aspirations so that you can bring your whole self to work and thrive with us.

Applications close at 5pm Sunday, 4 August 2024.

To view the position description, please use this link: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/785540_JobDesc.pdf

At Inland Revenue, we truly embrace diversity and inclusion and promote a flexible and supportive work environment that meets the needs of our people and business.

We have trust and integrity - we innovate to make a difference - we value people - we work together.