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Posted 08 July, 2026

Chief of Staff [PN0501]

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: ab2db7310500df4f

Job Description

Vacancy 2026/27-V19Chief of Staff [PN0501]Te Toi | Office of the SecretaryPermanent/Full TimeWELLINGTONKi te puawai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwiIf culture is thriving, people will be wellHelp shape the strategic direction of Manatu Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage.We're seeking a Chief of Staff to join Te Toi | Office of the Secretary, an influential role working directly with the Secretary and alongside the Ministry Leadership Team.Korero mo te turanga | About the roleAs Chief of Staff, you'll provide trusted strategic advice and help align leadership, priorities, and performance across the Ministry. You'll influence how we engage with Ministers, the wider public service, iwi Maori, and help guide strategy, strengthen performance, and lead impactful relationships across government and the cultural sector.This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity and influence. Someone who can see the big picture while making things happen.

You'll bring strong experience working in Government, with Ministers and senior leaders. You'll have sound judgement, and the ability to build trust and alignment across diverse perspectives.This role will play a critical role as the senior integrator for the Ministry. As a small Ministry we will continue to have high-impact, high-visibility pieces of strategic work that does not naturally sit within one team or portfolio.

The Chief of Staff, supported by OCE, will ensure these cross-cutting priorities have appropriate oversight, escalation, and coherence without displacing substantive ownership from the relevant teams.This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives on complexity, builds trusted relationships, and can turn strategy into action.If you're motivated by impact, enjoy working at pace, and want to contribute to an organisation with a big heart and national significance, we'd love to hear from you.This role requires you to be able to hold a National Security Clearance at Secret level.Me pehea te tono | How to applyFor more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website.Aheinga | EligibilityIf you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatu Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.To learn more about Manatu Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz)\n#J-18808-Ljbffr

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