Senior Adviser Government Servicesat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)104,985 - 148,214
Join a high
-performing team who are committed to developing you.High-impact role where you will support the business and ministerial stakeholders.Mentor colleagues and enjoy support from our Director and Deputy Director Mō te tūnga | About the roleJoin the Department of Corrections- Ara Poutama Aotearoa as a Senior Adviser Government Services and help shape how we engage with Ministers and other stakeholders.
This is a high-impact role where your expertise in government processes, strategic analysis, and communications will support our accountability and transparency.
You'll be joining a high-performing team who are committed to developing you.Day-to-day you will:Lead and peer-review responses to Ministerial requests, written parliamentary questions and other correspondence.Provide strategic advice and plain-language analysis on complex issues.Mentor colleagues across the country on ways to engage with ministerial and parliamentary processes.Build strong relationships with the Minister's office, Executive Leadership Team, and external stakeholders.Monitor public sector trends and provide timely advice to senior leaders.Collaborate with internal teams to improve systems and processes.Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team culture.This is a Wellington based role, on-site at our National Offices on the Terrace.
Mōu | About you You are an experienced Senior Adviser with direct experience in Ministerial servicing or engagement.Perhaps you've spent time in a Minsters Office or worked closely with one in an advisory capacity.
This experience has given you strong political nous and machinery of government expertise- and you're ready to bring this to large and complex organisation like Corrections.
Your career has seen you hone a risk radar and develop deep understanding of how political context affects advisory support.
Most importantly, you enjoy a busy advisory role and the variety it brings.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceTo be successful in this role you will bring:Proven experience in public sector writing and ministerial servicing.Confidence communicating at a high level with senior stakeholders.Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, including the ability to interpret trends in data.Deep understanding of government accountability processes and legislation.Ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion.Experience with performance tracking and information systems.A collaborative mindset and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ngā painga | The benefitsThe midpoint of the salary range is $123,511 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $104,985- $148,214 per annum.
Mō mātou | About us Join the Department of Corrections
- Ara Poutama Aotearoa where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency- applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.In your cover letter, please answer the below prompt:What is your experience working with Ministers' Offices and/or in Ministerial servicing or engagement?
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Sarah.Newbold@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.