Ministerial and Proactive Release Advisor at The Treasury, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow? 

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Ministerial Advisory Service as a Ministerial and Proactive Release Advisor. Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders. 

Mō mātou | About Us

At the Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga, we’re focused on securing a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand and the people who call it home. As the Government’s lead economic and financial advisor, we work to lift living standards now and for generations to come. We want Aotearoa to be prosperous, and for that prosperity to be sustainable and inclusive so all New Zealander’s can take part in a healthy and resilient economy and society.

Our talented people bring their diverse experience to some of the country’s most complex and inter-connected issues, including child wellbeing, climate change, health, housing and sustainable public financing. Every day, they influence, advise, and support Ministers, Crown Chief Executives and Government decision-makers to shape a thriving future for Aotearoa.

Ministerial Advisory Service

The Ministerial Advisory Service Team is a key function within the Strategic and Executive Services Directorate at the Treasury. We manage Ministerial correspondence, Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) requests, Written Parliamentary Questions, Ombudsman investigations, and lead the development and publication of proactive information releases.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

As a Ministerial and Proactive Release Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Treasury’s proactive release process in conjunction with managing responses to Ministerial correspondence, OIA requests, and Parliamentary Questions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and preparing documents for proactive release, including redaction and ensuring compliance with Government Web Standards.
• Publishing documents on the Treasury website.
• Balancing your time equally between Ministerial Advisory and Proactive Release responsibilities.

This role requires a mix of technical expertise in web publishing and strong advisory skills. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across the Treasury, including the Web and Publications team, and liaise with Ministers’ offices.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a dynamic environment. We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with Ministers’ offices and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to identify, research, and address issues effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write documents that are clear, concise and in plain English
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to QA work
• Strong customer focus and commitment to excellence
• Excellent technical skills with proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office suite, in particular MS Word and Excel
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to plan, execute and monitor workflows in a complex work environment
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity
• An understanding of the public sector, with familiarity of Parliamentary protocols and the Official Information Act being beneficial
• A tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• This role is Wellington-based to enable close collaboration with stakeholders across the Treasury and Ministers’ offices

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that’s why we’ll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We’ll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand’s, tomorrow.

Apply online. Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday, 23 July 2026.

For more information and a kōrero please contact us at talent@treasury.govt.nz.

Please note we are actively reviewing applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process, including interviews, before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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