Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role
We are looking for savvy and knowledgeable Senior Advisors to join us in our Ministerial Services team.
As a Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services you will be responsible for managing responses to complex and sensitive requests, ensuring completion within required timeframes and to a high-quality standard. You will also provide regular information on the nature of issues being addressed by the team.
The role will require a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and machinery of government.
The Senior Advisor plays a critical role in this team, by building correspondence capability within the team and across the Ministry. The role is highly collaborative, and you will need the confidence to manage relationships and credibility at all levels across the Ministry. You will need to be able to see the bigger picture and make connections across work areas. You will have a ‘can do' attitude with a strong service ethic, take ownership of your work and drive it through to delivery.
The Senior Advisor reports to the Manager, Ministerial Services. Our team is part of the wider Communications team, in the Corporate Services Business Group at the Ministry of Justice.
You will:

• Provide peer reviews, coaching and technical advice to Advisors.
• Analyse trends, identify issues and engage with others to seek solutions to continually improve services.
• Develop and manage relationships at all levels across the Ministry, as well as those outside the organisation.
• Be able to prioritise and reprioritise a busy, fast paced work programme.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
We want someone with an eye for detail and an aptitude for political nuance, who can identify issues before they arise, and is passionate about continuous improvement.
Our ideal candidate will have:

• In-depth knowledge of Ministerial and Parliamentary processes and legislation.
• Expert relationship management skills and the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, establishing credibility and trust.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a Ministerial Services team.
• Energy to thrive in a fast paced and time bound environment.
• A collaborative working style with a focus on providing excellence in your work.

Mō te tīma/About our Team
At Tāhū o te Ture, we are committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
As part of the wider Communications team, Ministerial Services oversees and drafts responses to official correspondence, including Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests, Ministerial correspondence, and written Parliamentary Questions.
Our team primarily works from the Justice Centre in Thorndon, Wellington. Our National Office team role models flexible working and working from home arrangements.
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary will be between $97,208 and $125,683 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Sunday 6 October 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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