The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
- Opportunity to join a project team supporting the New Zealand International Development (IDC) Programme
- Your skills will support improvements that New Zealand is implementing across the globe.
- Wellington CBD based with flexible working from home options.
- This is a fixed term role, to run through to 30 June 2026.
Use your skills to drive positive change across the world
About the role - Korero mo te turanga
This role will be a member of the Development Data and Systems Team (DDS). The team's primary function is to manage and continuously improve data, systems and reporting that relate to the New Zealand IDC Programme (formerly the New Zealand Aid Programme). DDS sits within the Pacific and Development Group (PDG), which leads an integrated approach to New Zealand's diplomatic and development engagement with Pacific countries and is responsible for the implementation of the New Zealand Aid Programme globally. More specifically, this role will be a member of the project team responsible for transitioning PDG's Programme and Activity Management System from an older on-premise version, to a new cloud product.
The Senior Technical Writer role is responsible for creating and updating documentation to support our new cloud system.
- You'll write system and quick reference guides.
- You'll produce change and training material, including system videos and presentations.
- You'll update process documents.
For more detail you can request a copy of the position description by emailing recruitment@mfat.govt.nz
The appointment range for this role is $87,672 to $103,843 (inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution) depending on experience.
Who are we looking for? - Ma wai te mahi nei?
We'd like to hear from you if you are an experienced technical business analyst with the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical or Content writer with at least three years experience writing material for enterprise systems and/or change material.
- Ability to create content for a variety of end-users with very different backgrounds.
- Familiarity with change management processes.
- Ability to take complex workflows and present them in an easy-to-use format.
- Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Maori and Maori customs and protocols would be beneficial.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Why MFAT? - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Aorere
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us - Mo matou
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply/Interested? - Me pehea te tuku tono
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
If you have any questions about the role please email nicole.silvester@mfat.govt.nz
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance . Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Day/Month/Year.
Also please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a `Corporate' role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.
While it is not usual for specialist staff to be `posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.