Senior Private Secretary (Inside Cabinet) Hon Goldsmith at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work in the heart of the government
• Interesting high impact portfolios including Arts, Culture and Heritage, Justice, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Media and Communications
• Leadership role | Based on site at Parliament.

Short Description

Hon Paul Goldsmith is seeking an experienced Senior Private Secretary to join their team.

Apply your leadership and coordination skills in this high impact role - positively contribute to Arts, Culture and Heritage, Justice, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Media and Communications in New Zealand

The opportunity:

Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Minister of Justice, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Minister for Media and Communications, is seeking an experienced Senior Private Secretary to join their team. In this high impact role, you will lead a tight knit, trusted, and highly performing team who support Minister Goldsmith as part of the 54th Parliament. It is unique and rewarding work, in a high impact and genuinely fast-paced environment.

This is an events-based position based on the present parliamentary term. The likely appointment range for this role is $125,000 - $156,000 per annum, with starting salaries reflecting relevant skills and experience, as well as internal parity.

What skills or experience would I need to be successful?

• Experience in the management and leadership of high performing teams
• Extensive knowledge of the machinery of Government, and experience working with complex legislative and operational policy frameworks
• An interest in or experience in Minister Goldsmiths portfolios would be advantageous
• Knowledge of and experience working with public sector requirements, processes, codes and guidelines, including experience in financial and business management processes
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to quickly build effective working relationships within the Minister's team, with your peers and with key internal and external stakeholders
• A well-developed risk radar - you will be accustomed to anticipating and mitigating risk, operating on a "no surprises" basis, keeping the Minister and wider team informed of issues that impact on the workings of government
• The ability to work and problem solve at pace, role modelling positivity, maturity and resilience.

About us

Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for ensuring Ministers' offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff, who, in turn, provide a high level of support to the Minister, and ensure the smooth day to day running of their office.

As a Ministerial office staff member, you will be employed by DIA and supported by our dedicated team of Portfolio Managers. Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it's all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

Interested? Apply today!

Please note applicants must be Permanent Residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level or above. Prior to applying please assess your eligibility status using the Protective Security Requirements tool found here: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/

Applications close 5pm Friday 18 April 2025 however we will be assessing and interviewing suitable applicants throughout this period - early applications are encouraged. For more information, please contact Ministerial.Resourcing@dia.govt.nz

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