Ministerial Advisor - Permanent
Date: 16 Jun 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Step into a pivotal role at the heart of government.
- Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team.
- Use your public sector savvy to make a real impact.
It’s an exciting time to join the Social Investment Agency as we lead change across the public service to implement social investment and support Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Ministerial Advisor to join our Engagement, Ministerial and Communications team at the Social Investment Agency | Toi Hau Tāngata.
In this dynamic role, you’ll help ensure the quality, consistency, and timeliness of responses to ministerial requests, including OIAs, PQs, briefings, and statutory reporting. You'll also play a key role in upholding our communications standards and supporting the agency's work with the Minister and Chief Executive.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare and coordinate ministerial correspondence, briefings, and reports.
- Support the Agency’s relationship with the Minister and Minister’s office.
- Help maintain quality standards for communications, both internal and external.
- Contribute to improving systems and building ministerial capability across the organisation.
- Ensure information is accurate, timely, and procedurally sound.
He kōrero mōu | About you
- Previous experience in a government advisory or ministerial servicing role.
- Strong understanding of the Official Information Act and parliamentary processes.
- Excellent relationship and communication skills—written and verbal.
- Political savvy, curiosity, and a commitment to public service values.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it applies in the public sector.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
Band 15: Min $76 081 Mid $89 507 Max $107 408
Ko wai mātou | About us
Our purpose is to shift the system using data and evidence, so that the system invests earlier and more effectively to improve the lives of New Zealanders. We focus our efforts on where we can make the greatest impact to lead, and we collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to shine a light on policy issues that fall between the gaps. As a central government agency, our people are our centre. They’re curious, agile and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. We are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. We embrace our diverse workforce and culture, and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
Tono mai | How to Apply
To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 29th June 2025 however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an ideal person is found before the close date.
If you have any questions, please email peopleandculture@sia.govt.nz. We look forward to receiving your application.
