en

Jobs

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with New Zealand’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

See all jobs

Exclusive Recruitment Partners

Explore the opportunities from a range of organisations that exclusively partner with Robert Walters for their hiring needs.

Learn more

Services

New Zealand’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more

Contact Us

Truly global and proudly local, we’ve been serving New Zealand for over 25 years with offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Get in touch
Jobs

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with New Zealand’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

See all jobs

Exclusive Recruitment Partners

Explore the opportunities from a range of organisations that exclusively partner with Robert Walters for their hiring needs.

Learn more
Services

New Zealand’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
About Robert Walters New Zealand

Kia ora. For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives.

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters New Zealand

Learn more
Contact Us

Truly global and proudly local, we’ve been serving New Zealand for over 25 years with offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Get in touch

Short Term Contracts for Senior Ministerial Advisors

Save job

We are seeking applications from experienced Senior Advisors with proven experience in short-term assignments related to Official Information Act (OIA) requests, Parliamentary Questions (PQs), weekly reporting, and briefings. This type of role is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in policy or advisory roles, who thrive under pressure and are committed to delivering high-quality outputs.

What you'll do:

  • Adapt quickly to new working environments
  • Responding accurately and efficiently to OIA requests, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and timelines.
  • Preparing and coordinating responses to Parliamentary Questions, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness.
  • Compiling and delivering weekly reports that provide insights and updates to stakeholders.
  • Drafting and reviewing briefings for senior management and other key stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather information and provide informed recommendations.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

What you bring:

  • Proven experience in a senior advisory or policy role, preferably within a governmental or public sector setting.
  • Demonstrable experience in handling OIAs, PQs, and preparing high-level reports and briefings.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Minimum five years of experience or prior contracting/consulting experience

We are seeking candidates with immediate availability, who are able to tailor their working style to a range of different organisations.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Peita Ransom on +6444719798

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Policy

Focus: Ministerial and advisory

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Wellington Central

Job Reference: CFYWNH-BFCBFE3D

Date posted: 10 June 2025

Consultant: Peita Ransom

Phone number:

peita.ransom@robertwalters.co.nz

Peita Ransom

Save job

Share