Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement at Ministry for Culture & Heritage

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

104585.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Official Information Act Knowledge, Parliamentary Processes Knowledge, Public Sector Experience, Continuous Improvement, Cultural Capability

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Vacancy 2025/28a – 28b Adviser Parliamentary & Ministerial Engagement Te Iho | Corporate Services Performance Wellington Salary Range: $ 84,851 - $104,585 Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi Culture is thriving, the people are well Due to internal promotions, we are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people with public sector knowledge and excellent relationship management skills to join our Parliamentary and Ministerial Engagement team. These roles are full-time, based primarily in our office. Positions Available Fulltime / Permanent Full time / Fixed Term to 5 Feb 2027 Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role No two days are the same! You will work within a small, close-knit team to draft responses to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary questions, requests for official information, as well as advise on other Ministerial and Parliamentary products. You will also have the opportunity to lead different projects and to make the role your own. As a key liaison between the Ministry and the Ministers’ Office, your exceptional relationship management skills will be pivotal in ensuring clarity of information requirements and the timely delivery of high-quality advice and products. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic environment where your work can have a real impact. A focus on quality writing and political nous are critical components as is the ability to work to tight deadlines and work collaboratively within the team and wider organisation. Kōrero mōu | About you Our ideal candidate will bring: Great relationship management skills, with the ability to influence Strong written and verbal communication skills Sound knowledge of the Official Information Act and parliamentary processes Previous public sector experience (or equivalent experience) Passion for continuous improvement and asking how we can do things better. Commitment to developing your cultural capability in te ao Māori. To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz) Download a copy of the Position Description by clicking here Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description Me pēhea te tono | How to apply For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website. For enquiries about this position contact Ace Applications close 5.00pm on Sunday 26 October 2025 Āheinga | Eligibility If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information

Responsibilities

You will draft responses to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary questions, and requests for official information. Additionally, you will advise on Ministerial and Parliamentary products and lead various projects.