Senior Adviser Ministerial Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in particular the Office of the Minister of Corrections
• Bring your keen eye for detail and analytical skills a busy and fast paced role
• Fixed-Term/Secondment opportunity until the end of November 2025

Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. 

The Ministerial Services team is responsible for the management of Corrections' official correspondence and providing a crucial link between Corrections and the public, and also with the Minister's office. The team ensures consistency and effectiveness of official correspondence (including with the Minister's Office), Official Information Act (OIA) and Privacy Act requests across the business.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

As the Senior Adviser Ministerial Services you will be responsible for providing advice and analysis for information requests and correspondence in relation to relevant legislation, the machinery of government, and other technical matters relating to Corrections.

A key part of this role will be providing advice and assistance to a wide range of internal stakeholders and businesses regarding responses to complex information requests, including Ministerial correspondence, Written Parliamentary Questions, briefings and aides memoire OIA and Privacy Act requests.

This role also involves mentoring and coaching advisers in the Ministerial Services team, drawing on your existing knowledge of the OIA and Privacy Act.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

To be successful in your application you will demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills, an understanding of the processes of ministerial servicing and government, good analytical skills, and the resilience to manage multiple priorities at the same time.

As it is a key element of the role, you will have an understanding of ministerial processes. As a subject matter expert on the Official Information Act andthe Privacy Act at least two years' experience in these legislative frameworks is essential.

You will have frequent contact with senior management and staff across the country and the partner organisations we work with, making it essential to have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If this opportunity excites you, please submit an online application to us and outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the below requirements of the role:  

• Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships (internal and/or external)
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, according to legislated deadlines as set out in the OIA and Privacy Act
• Significant Public Sector writing experience, particularly around responses to OIAs, Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial correspondence
• Ability to present complex information including legislation, policy and procedural standards, in plain language and incorporate suitable contextual information
• Identification of potential operational issues, service delivery or reputational risks, and ensure this information is communicated effectively

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $119,013 and the full range (85%-120%) is $101,162 - $142,816. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah.Newbold@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on: Sunday the 9^th of March.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.