- Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Category: Communications
- Location: Wellington City
- Date Advertised: 30-JUL-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1877115
- Job Title: Advisor Ministerial Correspondence
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Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We have two permanent full tine Advisor, Ministerial Correspondence opportunities available, based at the Justice Centre, Wellington.
To be successful, you will need to have exceptional communication skills, an understanding of the Machinery of Government, a sophisticated risk radar and the ability to be resilient and work as part of a team. In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment with varied and meaningful work.
As an Advisor, Ministerial Correspondence, you will be responsible for providing timely, comprehensive and tailored Ministerial services, including the release of information to Ministers and the public, and responses to Parliamentary, interagency, and public requests for information.
This includes managing, processing, and drafting responses to requests for information and drafting responses to Ministerial correspondence. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Ministry to ensure that responses meet statutory requirements, align to publicly available information, and are issued within relevant timeframes.
You will also work with other members of the team to identify and manage the response to complex and sensitive communications requests. This role is a busy and challenging , so will require candidates who are flexible, calm and can multi-task. You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team who have a genuine interest in sharing knowledge and supporting one another in an enjoyable, busy and sometimes challenging environment.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
Our ideal candidate will show experience in:
- strong organisational and coordination skills
- excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple items of work simultaneously
- strong customer focus with the ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and effective networks
- superior communication and writing skills, including excellent attention to detail
- solid understanding of public sector arrangements and processes
- energy to thrive in a fast paced and time-bound environment
- ministerial servicing or official correspondence experience.
Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:
- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $73,634 and $100,846 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, 10 August; 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 [email protected]
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