Senior Advisor - Ministerial Services

• Lead high profile Ministerial, Executive and OIA work
• Support government accountability and public transparency
• Help improve housing outcomes while making a real difference for New Zealanders

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

As Senior Advisor - Ministerial Services, you will provide strategic oversight and expert advice to ensure the organisation delivers timely, accurate and risk aware responses to Ministerial, Executive and Official Information Act (OIA) requests.

Based in Wellington, you'll provide Technical knowledge expertise on Ministerial servicing; writing for and to Ministers; briefing Ministers and the Official Information Act.

This is a highly influential role at the centre of government accountability and decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to Ministerial, OIA and correspondence requests in a timely manner, including drafting, writing and assessing complexity and risk.
• Mentor, coach and support Advisors to lift capability, maintain standards, and ensure alignment with organisational goals and expectations.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a no-surprises environment
• Provide proactive support to the Manager and Principal Advisor, identifying issues, risks and opportunities to improve Ministerial servicing and organisational accountability.

Ng pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring

Heres what you will bring to the role:

• Extensive experience in Ministerial servicing, OIA responses, and high quality briefing and correspondence writing.
• Strong analytical, organisational and workflow management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Proven ability to mentor and support others, providing guidance that lifts capability and maintains high standards.
• Political awareness, sound judgement, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across a complex public sector environment.

Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

As a K inga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Mo m tou - Our Organisation

At K inga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealands housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for K inga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for M ori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O t tou uara - Our values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi Better Together
• Whanake Be Bold

Tuhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 16th October 2026 at 11.55pm.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

If you dont tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you.