Ministerial Advisor

• We have a diverse & collaborative environment that inspires lifelong learning
• We offer hybrid working that enables work life balance + 5 weeks annual leave
• We are focused on holistic wellbeing to support you to be your best self.

This role is based in Wellington and is suited to an experienced Ministerial Advisor (1 – 2 years' experience) looking to advance their career working across a range of international business and public service issues.

Who are we - Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei

Every day New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) connects New Zealand export businesses with opportunities to grow and go global. Their success is our success. We also connect investors with New Zealand investment opportunities across companies, sectors and regions. If you are innovative with a can-do attitude, adventurous, and open to being challenged, then this might be the opportunity for you! Our people are based in 50 offices, working across 24 time zones and 40 languages to support New Zealand businesses in over 100 countries.

A role with the Ministerial team allows you to build relationships with all parts of NZTE including our global network, and wider NZ Inc. agencies.

What you'll be doing - Te whakamahere

This is an important role where you are involved in how NZTE works with our Ministers for the benefit of our customers.

You will join a small, busy team, which will see you cover everything from parliamentary questions to more substantive briefings, and requires you to be flexible and adaptable as things could come up on a moment's notice! You will also work on Official Information Act responses.

Day to day can include but is not limited to; working on briefings or advice for our ministers, working on project opportunities which can see you joining meetings with representatives from across NZTE and other agencies and supporting Ministerial travel and trade missions.

What you'll need to be successful - Ō Pūkenga

As part of the Ministerial team, you will get a number of opportunities to work closely with NZTE's regional and international offices and engage with teams at a variety of levels.

This role will provide you with a unique insight into NZTE and how we work, both as an organisation and with our external partners. This is a great opportunity that will suit someone who has excellent attention to detail skills, has strong written and communication skills and is able to adapt your communication style to your audience, is effective at building stakeholder relationships across the organisation and externally and has a can-do attitude.

Why you'll love working here - Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono

NZTE is a truly global organisation, giving you a wonderful experience of working with different cultures with over a hundred countries as part of our everyday. We know that life is not all about work and flexible working at NZTE is standard practise. On top of this, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave so you can have that extra time in the year to enjoy what you love doing!

Career development is another huge part of working at NZTE and we will help you with your aspirations and work with you to get you there – being a learning environment that encourages adventure and experimentation, what better place to grow your career!

What's next - Te ara ki tua

If a career in the public service industry appeals to you, have a read of the position description here (Ministerial Advisor PD) and if you are interested, apply now with a CV and cover letter by 5pm NZT Saturday 9 November.

Please note: you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of though; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Team.