Ministerial Advisor at Ministry For Ethnic Communities, Wellington - Wairarapa

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Ministerial Advisor

Location:        Wellington
Type:               Fixed Term (10-month fixed term)
Hours:             40
Salary:             $77,380 - $96,295

About this role:
We are seeking an experienced Ministerial Advisor for a 10-month fixed term position, or secondment. The purpose of the Advisor role is to develop and produce high quality responses to a range of Ministerial products including Correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and Official Information Act requests. It also forms a critical conduit role between the Ministry and the Minister's Office, co-ordinating and managing the flow of information between the two.

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will have:

• Experience producing high quality written work in either a professional or academic context.
• A working knowledge of the Official Information Act 1982 is preferrable.
• Working knowledge of the political process, the role of public servants, and the machinery of government.
• Excellent written communication skills, with strengths in succinct, plain English writing and an eye for accuracy and details.
• Good communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple assignments, and deliver to deadlines.

About us

The Ministry for Ethnic Communities is the Government's chief advisor on ethnic communities, ethnic diversity, and the inclusion of ethnic communities in wider society. We have four key functions;

• We provide advice to the system;
• We develop the evidence base;
• We broker conflict and convene stakeholders to resolve issues; and
• We foster a sense of belonging.

Application process

To apply for this position, please submit your covering letter which outlines why you are interested in the role, along with your CV highlighting your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Applications close on 19 April 2026.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so please get your application in as soon as possible.

We encourage inclusion and diversity at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures.  We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. You can contact us at HumanResources@ethniccommunities.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.