Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services

Posting Start Date: 19/10/2026

Job Description:

• Lead high-profile Ministerial and Official Information work

• Partner across NZSPA to deliver timely, trusted advice

• Coach, mentor and strengthen team capability

• Wellington or Auckland based

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, judgement, and collaboration are critical? We're looking for an experienced Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services to lead the delivery of high-quality ministerial servicing and transparent government functions across NZ School Property Agency (NZSPA). About the role As Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services, you'll lead the coordination and delivery of responses to Ministerial, Parliamentary, and public information requests. You'll provide expert advice on official information matters, support NZSPA's proactive release programme, and help ensure our responses are accurate, timely, and sound. You'll work closely with leaders and subject matter experts across the organisation to gather information, manage competing priorities, and navigate complex issues. You'll also support capability development within the team through coaching, mentoring, quality assurance, and thought leadership. What you'll bring We're interested in hearing from people who bring:

• Strong experience in ministerial servicing, official information management, or a related public sector environment.

• Sound knowledge of the Machinery of Government and the legislative framework governing official information and parliamentary processes.

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes through collaboration and partnership.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality advice and correspondence under tight timeframes.

• Strong judgement, initiative, and resilience, with the ability to remain calm and effective when managing urgent and sensitive issues.

In this role you'll

• Lead the development of high-quality responses to Official Information Act requests, Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, Select Committee questions, and Ombudsman enquiries.

• Provide expert guidance on proactive release requirements and transparent government practices.

• Build effective relationships across NZSPA to obtain information, manage risks, and deliver timely outcomes.

• Coach and mentor advisors, share specialist knowledge, and contribute to maintaining a supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help develop solutions that strengthen our service delivery and organisational capability.

• Support the development of correspondence and other material.

• Provide advice that protects and enhances the integrity and reputation of NZSPA.

Why join us? At NZSPA, you'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will be valued, your development encouraged, and your contribution will help make a difference for schools across New Zealand. Apply now If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work on high-profile and meaningful issues, and help shape a culture of transparency and accountability, we'd love to hear from you. For a copy of the Position Description, please contact Human.Resources@schoolproperty.govt.nz Applications close: 30 October 2026