Senior Private Secretary (Expression of Interest)

Ministerial Resourcing are seeking expressions of interest for the Senior Private Secretary role across Ministerial Offices. This expression of interest is ongoing; applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise, both current and future, including fixed‑term, roving, acting and events‑based opportunities aligned with the Parliamentary term. Senior Private Secretary role As a Senior Private Secretary, you are the key operational lead within a Minister's office, responsible for ensuring the office runs effectively and delivers high‑quality, timely support to the Minister. Responsibilities Lead and manage a high‑performing Ministerial office team Oversee the delivery of advice, briefings and correspondence to the Minister Ensure strong coordination across agencies, offices and stakeholders Manage office operations, systems and processes to support the Minister's priorities Provide leadership, guidance and day‑to‑day direction to staff Maintain oversight of workflow, deadlines and risks across the portfolio Uphold the standards and expectations of Ministerial Services and the Parliamentary environment Qualifications Strong judgement and political awareness Proven leadership experience, ideally in complex or high‑paced environments Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, Ministers and agencies Clear and effective written and verbal communication A collaborative approach and ability to foster a positive team culture Additional requirements High level of risk awareness and discretion, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑moving, politically sensitive environment. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the workings of Executive Government. You will be employed by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and supported by the Ministerial Resourcing team, who ensure Ministers' offices are staffed with skilled professionals. Role Details Type: Events‑based (aligned with the 3-year parliamentary term) Location: Wellington Salary Band: $109,697 – $156,214 per annum (based on skills, experience and internal parity) Eligibility Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents and able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL or above. Please assess your eligibility using the Protective Security Requirements tool. If your experience aligns with an upcoming opportunity, you may be contacted. For more information, contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr