Senior Ministerial Services Advisor

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ministerial Services Advisor role in the Labour, Science and Enterprise (LSE) group within MBIE. You will provide expert advice and drafting support for Ministerial products, including Ministerial and Departmental OIAs, Ombudsman investigations and Ministerial Correspondence. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across LSE and MBIE to source information, navigate complex issues and ensure advice provided to Ministers is accurate, timely and fit for purpose. You will also play an important role in supporting the quality and consistency of ministerial services delivery by providing peer support, quality assurance, coaching and technical advice to colleagues. Working alongside the wider Ministerial Services team, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, help strengthen capability, and support the ongoing evolution of our ministerial servicing practices. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ministerial servicing practitioner who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment. Skills and Experience Required - Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana We are looking for someone who brings strong ministerial servicing experience, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will ideally have: Experience preparing responses to Official Information Act requests, Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and other ministerial servicing products. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, Ombudsman guidance, and public sector machinery of government. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and produce high-quality advice under pressure. Experience providing quality assurance, peer support, coaching or technical guidance to colleagues. Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and continuously improving outcomes. Initiative, adaptability and sound judgement, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A willingness to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to enhancing systems, processes and ways of working. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable. People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours. Māia– Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities. Permanent full-time position based in Wellington Salary: $85,537 - $101,911 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr