Advisor Director-General Advisory

Wellington based | Full-time 12-month fixed-term Midpoint salary of $82,061, dependent on experience. What you’ll do Support coordination and tracking of Director‑General priorities, ensuring clarity on actions, ownership and progress. Support coordination of the Weekly Report for the Minister of Health. Manage DG Advisory inbox triage and management. Contribute to the preparation of briefings, summaries and advice for senior leaders. Identify emerging risks and issues, and escalate appropriately with clear context. Support decision-making by assisting with analysis, framing issues, and testing the quality of advice. Coordinate across teams to ensure visibility, alignment and follow-through on actions and commitments. Build strong working relationships across the Ministry and support effective stakeholder engagement. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools and ways of working. What you’ll bring Experience in policy, monitoring, corporate or advisory roles (or a related environment). Strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand information and contribute to clear, practical advice. Discretion, sound judgement and the ability to work through ambiguity with guidance. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Understanding (or interest in developing knowledge) of government processes. What we bring Opportunities for personal and professional growth. A workplace culture that values well‑being and work‑life balance. Supportive environment that listens to your authentic voice. Comprehensive wellness support and resources. Inclusive and respectful environment welcoming diverse applicants. Additional information We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible. #J-18808-Ljbffr