Advisor Official Correspondence at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Derby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drafting Official Information Act Responses, Official Correspondence Drafting, Statutory Timeframes, Legislation Knowledge, Official Information Act 1982, Public Records Act 2005, Machinery Of Government, Risk Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Legal Advice Escalation, Written Communication, Attention To Detail, Quality Assurance, Relationship Management, Political Awareness

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

About Us | Mō mātou The Partnerships and Commissions branch of DIA is responsible for a diverse portfolio of national institutions, commissions, Executive and community-based services. The branch oversees and supports the National Library and Archives New Zealand, Hāpai Hapori – Community Operations, and Ministerial Services who provide a range of services to the Prime Minister and the Executive. The branch oversees various commissions including royal commissions, ministerial inquiries and those established through legislation (Local Government Commission, Gambling Commission). The role | Te tūnga As an Advisor Official Correspondence in the Branch Performance Team, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality official correspondence across multiple Ministerial portfolios. You’ll scope, analyse, and draft a wide range of products, including Official Information Act responses, Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary questions, briefings and reports. Working closely with colleagues across the Department and Ministers’ offices, you’ll ensure responses are legally sound, meet statutory obligations, and are delivered within required timeframes. You’ll also contribute to maintaining effective systems, records, and processes that support transparent, timely, and high-quality correspondence. This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, and brings sound judgement, political awareness, and a collaborative mindset. What you bring | Nōu te rourou * Experience drafting Official Information Act responses and other forms of official correspondence within statutory timeframes * Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Official Information Act 1982 and Public Records Act 2005 * Understanding of the machinery of government and relevant legislation, along with a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. * Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage risks, including escalating and seeking legal advice when appropriate * Excellent written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and quality assurance * Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work confidently across teams, senior leaders, and Ministers’ offices 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 review the full job description, please click here 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, Tuesday 17th 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 [Penny.Langley@dia.govt.nz]

Responsibilities

The Advisor Official Correspondence will support the delivery of high-quality official correspondence across multiple Ministerial portfolios by scoping, analyzing, and drafting various products like OIA responses, Ministerial correspondence, and Parliamentary questions. This involves ensuring responses are legally sound, meet statutory obligations, and are delivered on time, while also maintaining effective systems for correspondence.