Principal Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement

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Principal Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement

Te Iho | Corporate Services 
Permanent / Fulltime 
Wellington

Salary Range   $129,263 - $150,119 

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi

Culture is thriving, the people are well 

Shape strategic engagement at the heart of government.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a deep understanding of ministerial and executive processes? Join us in a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence how we support Ministers and senior leaders

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We're looking for a seasoned Principal Adviser to join our team. In this influential role, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality, timely, and consistent ministerial advice, correspondence, and official information responses.

You'll be a key driver of strategic thinking and continuous improvement, guiding complex work programmes and mentoring others to lift performance. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you'll also play a vital role in cross-agency collaboration and embedding best practice across the system.

To be considered for this position, you must be a current New Zealand Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security Clearance – at Confidential level. You can use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool