Senior Advisor, Ministerials and Governance Services

About the role

Te Puni Kōkiri's Ministerial and Governance team is looking for a Senior Advisor (Kaitohutohu Matua) in a fast-paced, varied role. The position focuses on Official Information Act (OIA) requests and core ministerial servicing, such as Written Parliamentary Questions, and also supports the team's continuous improvement initiatives and provides governance secretariat support. It sits within a cohort of three Senior Advisors delivering ministerial servicing, OIA responses and governance services.

Key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of ministerial advice, including drafting, reviewing and finalising aide-mémoires, briefings, Written Parliamentary Questions, weekly Minister/officials agendas and papers, and the weekly Ministerial report.
• Advise on and draft responses to OIA requests and manage the end-to-end process in line with the Act.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand their priorities and deliver timely advice to the Minister and their office.
• Lead and contribute to the team's continuous improvement initiatives and provide governance secretariat support as required.

Required profile

• At least 3 years' experience in public sector advisory roles, with strong knowledge of the machinery of government and public law legislation, including the Official Information Act, and working knowledge of secretariat and governance services.
• Proven ability to write, advise on, review and build capability in ministerial documents and OIA responses.
• Strong communication skills, able to tailor advice for senior audiences and influence across leadership and ministerial environments.
• Collaborative, relationship-building approach and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and comfort working in te ao Māori environments.
• Tertiary qualification in law, public policy, governance or a related field is desirable.

What we offer

• Pay range of $105,100 - $128,454 depending on skills and experience (full grade $105,100 - $140,132).
• Allowances including childcare, optical and te reo Māori proficiency.
• Medical insurance discounts and flexible working options.
• In-house te reo Māori training, staff development and career options.

Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 11:55 pm and must be submitted online; applications in Māori, English or both are welcome.