Advisor - Government Relations at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join our Government Relations team and make a positive impact!
• Permanent opportunity based in our Wellington office
• $88,211 per annum + 5 weeks' annual leave, Kiwisaver, and a suite of benefits

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

We are currently recruiting for an engaging Advisor - Government Relations to provide quality service to the Minister, Associate Ministers of Housing and the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora. As the Advisor - Government Relations, you will be a natural problem solver while also sharing your knowledge of Parliament and Government within Kāinga Ora.

This role is responsible for:

• Preparing draft replies to ministerial and chief executive correspondence, parliamentary questions, and OIA requests
• Assisting with projects such as preparing for select committee hearings
• Drafting of reports, editing and peer review
• Provision of responses to requests for information from the Minister's office
• Maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders
• Sharing knowledge and information across the wider business

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• Previous experience writing and editing high quality responses in a government context
• A can-do attitude and ambition to excel alongside your peers
• Time management and organisational skills
• Working in a fast-paced team environment

 Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits.    

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz.  Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close on 3 February 2023.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.