Senior Advisor Official Correspondence at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About Us | Mō mātou

Join the Partnerships and Commissions | Te Aukaha branch and help deliver services that truly matter! From national institutions and commissions to community-driven initiatives like Hāpai Hapori Community Operations, Archives National Library, and Ministerial Services, we bring together innovation, strategy, and action to make a positive difference across Aotearoa.

The role | Te tūnga

As Senior Advisor - Official Correspondence, you will lead the preparation of high-quality responses under the Official Information Act and support the delivery of timely, accurate ministerial servicing. You will draft responses to ministerial correspondence and Parliamentary Questions, and prepare briefings and reports that provide clear, well-considered advice. You'll triage and scope complex requests, manage competing priorities, and ensure responses are delivered to a high standard in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.

You'll also play an important role in strengthening the team's practice. This includes mentoring others, contributing to quality assurance processes, identifying opportunities to improve how the service operates, and proactively managing risk across official correspondence workflows.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Significant experience providing high'quality analysis and advice on complex issues, ideally including experience advising Ministers or senior leaders.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex or sensitive issues clearly and concisely.
• Proven experience drafting and quality'assuring official correspondence, including OIA responses, Parliamentary Questions and Ombudsman enquiries.
• Excellent analytical and problem'solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive or ambiguous situations.
• Strong relationship management skills with ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or coaching others and contributing to capability uplift across a team.
• An understanding of the machinery of government and relevant legislation, along with a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role $92,425 - $115,018 with the potential to appoint higher depending on level of experience

How to apply'| Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close 5pm, Monday 30th March 2026 Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Penny Langley

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