Advisor Ministerial Support

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent and fixed term roles available
• Fulltime Wellington based only
• Competitive Salary

About us | Mō mātou

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

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.  We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.
  

About the role | Mō te tūnga 
The Ministerial Support team services the whole organisation with the aim of ensuring consistency and effectiveness of official correspondence and reporting across the business.
 
As an Advisor Ministerial Services, you will be responsible for: 

• Providing advice and analysis on requests and correspondence in relation to the machinery of government, parliamentary processes, and other technical matters to Oranga Tamariki. 
• Assist in providing high quality responses to correspondence including:
• Ministerial correspondence
• Chief Executive's correspondence
• Official Information Act requests
• Select Committee questions
• Parliamentary questions

 
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, and high level of critical thinking skills.
• Able to synthesise and draw out key information from a variety of documentation and or conversations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write documents that are clear and succinct.
• Good 'nous' and understanding of the context that government departments operate in.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and with minimal supervision.
• Experience in Ministerial Services or a relevant field.
• Experience leading or writing Ministerial Correspondence, Parliamentary Questions or Select Committee responses.
• Responsiveness to te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns including Pacific peoples' culture. 
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and comfortable working in an environment of continuous improvement

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,886 and $86,082 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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/

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

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

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Wednesday 6th December 2023

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.