Advisor - Ministerial and Executive Services at Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho, Wellington - Wairarapa

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Ministerial and Executive Services

Enabling Services | Ministerial and Executive Services

Wellington
Fixed Term or secondment up to six months

Salary: $80,495 to $106,758  

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of ministerial and executive processes, and a passion for public service?

We have a fixed term or secondment opportunity for an experienced Advisor to join the Ministerial and Executive Services (MAES) team at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission.

This role supports the delivery of efficient and high‑quality ministerial and executive services to the Commission and its stakeholders. The MAES team is also the Commission's key point of contact with the Office of the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government.

Te Kawa Mataaho leads the public service to make a positive difference for Aotearoa New Zealand and New Zealanders. As the steward of the public service and home of the Office of the Head of the Public Service, we set direction, role model what good looks like, and support the system to deliver the results and services that matter most.

This opportunity offers a great opportunity to join a close‑knit, supportive, and high‑performing team, broaden your experience, and continue to build your capability in a fast‑paced, high‑trust environment. You'll work alongside colleagues who are highly collaborative, delivery‑focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

About the role

As an Advisor in Ministerial and Executive Services, you will:

• Provide high‑quality advice and coordination to support ministerial and executive processes
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the Commission
• Contribute to a small, agile team with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Build your experience in handling sensitive information and complex issues at the centre of government

To be successful in this secondment, you will bring:

• Experience working in a Ministerial Services team, Minister's office, or Chief Executive's office, with confidence engaging and advising senior leaders
• Strong organisational skills, initiative, and a collaborative approach
• The ability to build effective working relationships across the Commission
• Clear, trusted written and oral communication skills
• Experience drafting Official Information Act responses, ministerial correspondence, including Written and Oral Parliamentary Questions, and select committee material
• A sound understanding of the Official Information Act and experience managing complex and sensitive information
• A commitment to high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset

This opportunity would suit an experienced Advisor who is a quick learner, enjoys working in a dynamic environment, and is motivated by making a meaningful contribution to public service outcomes.

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Salary

The full salary range for the band is $80,495 to 106,758. We typically look to appoint to role between $80,495 to $98,718, depending on skills and experience.

How to apply:

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Nicky Dirks, Nicky.Dirks@publicservice.govt.nz

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you and your values
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you would bring to the role and our organisation.

Requirements

To be appointed to this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance you must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, your application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool (process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool) to self-check your eligibility for a clearance. Please note that this tool is indicative only, and initiation of a formal security clearance will be undertaken prior to any appointment.  

Please note that all applicants are required to apply via jobs.govt.nz. You will need a RealMe account to apply.

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Te Kawa Mataaho. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information. 

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Please submit your application by or on: 24 May 2026