• Wellington based
• Great development opportunity
• Variety at the heart of the Ministry

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
The Governance team within the Office of the Chief Executive is the ‘front door' for the ministry, managing key external relationships with ministers and other Government agencies. The team also focuses on raising the standards of policy advice, while providing internal and external governance advice to ministers and senior leaders.
This advisor role is an excellent stepping stone for a strong communicator with a professional approach. You will build an in-depth understanding of Crown entity monitoring and build relationships with our senior leadership team by providing first class governance support. You will be politically savvy, and a creative thinker and influencer with an ability to grasp multiple viewpoints.
You will support the Senior Advisor and Principal working on Crown Monitoring with administration, and processes to ensure high-quality analysis and advice is delivered at all times. You will also contribute to other functions of the Governance team including working with our senior leadership team and providing support to the Chief Advisors and the wider Office of the Chief Executive team. This role is full of development opportunities as you support a range of strategic and operational initiatives and build connections across the Ministry.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Machinery of Government experience
• Initiate, develop and maintain a range of relationships and networks, both internally and externally
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Experience contributing to policy projects
• Being able to juggle multiple projects with multiple stakeholders (really want some who can multi task and meet deadlines)

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $79,598 to $96,372 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Mf E | Benefits of working at Mf E

• a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One Mf E'
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
• opportunities for development and education.

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Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
If you require further information about this position please contact Nicole.were@mfe.govt.nz. The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.
The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business. We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Rā Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 29th September 2024