Advisor Ministerial Services

 

Advisor, Ministerial Services

• Key advisory and support role within our Ministerial Support Team
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Based in Wellington

Exciting opportunity to join our team where you will be key in the management of correspondence from members of the public.

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
An opportunity has arisen within our dedicated Ministerial Support team. This team provides services to the whole organisation with the aim of ensuring consistency and effectiveness of official correspondence and reporting across the business. You will be key in the management of correspondence from members of the public to Oranga Tamariki and the Minister. A typical day could include managing, processing and drafting responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests; and drafting responses to ministerial correspondence and written Parliamentary Questions (PQs).

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
You will be an energetic high performer with the ability to work well under pressure, and to tight timeframes when needed while maintaining a consistent high level of written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write documents that are clear and succinct.
Experience in New Zealand's public sector, Knowledge of the machinery of government and an understanding of the Official Information Act will be essential to your success.
Responsiveness to Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be at the front of mind in all your work as will an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns including Pacific peoples' culture.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $73,192.00 and $83,574.00 dependant on experience, with annual tenure-based progression steps available above this range. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Application close date: Thursday 25th May 2023