Ministerial Services Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Delivering high-quality responses to requests under the OIA
• Coordinating communications and allocating OIAs across the group 
• Providing comprehensive advice and support on the OIA 
• Developing your relationship-building and influencing skills across Government
• Salary Range $75,114 – $88,266 + KiwiSaver and wellness benefits
• Permanent Full time | Wellington based 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are seeking a Ministerial Services Advisor to join our team and help play an integral role in the Labour Science and Enterprise (LSE) Ministerial Services team. This type of role is a great way to gain a better understanding of the machinery of government and provide advice and support across LSE on the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA). 

The team is responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely responses to OIA requests and official correspondence on behalf of the Ministry and its Ministers.

LSE is a group within the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE). We work with people, businesses, regions, and the science, innovation and education systems to help the country and New Zealanders to be successful. 

The role will support the work of the team by assisting with OIA responses and allocation of work through the Nexus workflow tool and helping manage the shared inbox. The role will have interactions across LSE, wider MIBE and members of the public as required.  

Why join us?

Join LSE Ministerial Services and be a part of:

• A positive, fast-paced and flexible working environment
• A team where the wellbeing of our people is our priority
• A team where you will feel at home from day one
• An environment where expertise in applying the OIA is respected

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Demonstrated ability to form positive professional working relationships. 
• Understanding of MBIE and where the team fits in delivering outcomes for MBIE
• Political acumen and sound knowledge of Parliamentary and government structures and processes. 
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, rules, and regulations. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in the day-to-day management of OIA requests – Including, Preparing responses to Official Information Act requests that meet quality and timeliness requirements.
• Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with managers and staff. 
• Great organisational skills that enable you to follow processes and meet deadlines.
• A positive and infectious can-do attitude that makes you indispensable to any team. 

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

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.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o 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.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Emily Boyd at emily.boyd@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19093 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 11.59pm.