Job Title: Official Information Act Adviser
Role type: Permanent full-time
Location: Wellington CBD
General Salary Range D/E - $85,302 to $115,691 depending on skills and experience

Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Adviser to join our Official Information Act (OIA) team who are responsible for the management of the Ministry's OIA, Privacy Act, and Ombudsman correspondence.
The Senior OIA Adviser is responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of advice and practice which support Official Information Act, Privacy Act, and Ombudsman requests and correspondence for MPI, risk management and issues as well as identify and implement ways of building OIA servicing capability
In this role you will be preparing information and responses to requests for information for publication on MPI's website, within the requirements of organisational policy with consideration to relevant legislation. This includes coordinating contributions from across the organisation to ensure that responses are on-time, consistent and of high quality. You also assist the Manager OIA by providing quality assurance, peer support, coaching and technical advice to colleagues, and business planning and partnering advice.

Mou - About You
You will be an energetic self-starter with a reputation for working effectively across an organisation to get things done. Your good understanding of the machinery of Government, good written communication skills and sound judgement will ensure you can confidently provide advice to key decision-makers within the Ministry.
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience responding to OIA requests and advising on the application of the OIA, particularly with large and complex requests
• Superior communication and writing skills
• Be able to work well under pressure and to tight timeframes
• Experience effectively multitasking and problem solving
• Government or administration experience.

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

Mo to matou Ropu - About the Team

We are a fun and fast-moving team at the forefront of our Government Services Directorate. Our mahi supports the Ministry and our Ministers' offices with responding to Official Information Act requests. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment that includes regular meetings, trainings and outings.
We are a team of 12 Advisers. Seniors and Principal all located in Wellington all working across a broad range of topics.

Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes

Nga Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks
Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last five (5) years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
• click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it - click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
Applications close at midnight on Monday 2 December
If you have any questions about the role, please email kirsty.rogers@mpi.govt.nz

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