• Deliver high-quality Ministerial and Official Information responses
• Partner across NZSPA to support timely, trusted advice
• Contribute to transparent government and continuous improvement
• Wellington or Auckland based

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, attention to detail, and collaboration are critical? We're looking for an Advisor, Ministerial Services to support the delivery of high-quality ministerial servicing and transparent government functions across NZ School Property Agency (NZSPA).

About the role

As Advisor, Ministerial Services, you'll contribute to the coordination and delivery of responses to Ministerial, Parliamentary, and public information requests. You'll provide advice on official information matters, support NZSPA's proactive release programme, and help ensure responses are accurate, timely, and well considered.

Working closely with leaders and subject matter experts across the organisation, you'll gather information, manage competing priorities, and help navigate complex issues. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge to support a positive and high-performing team environment.

What you'll bring

We're interested in hearing from people who bring:

• Experience in ministerial servicing, official information management, or a related public sector environment.
• An understanding of the Machinery of Government and the legislative framework governing official information and parliamentary processes.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and high-quality correspondence and advice.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to remain effective when working under pressure and managing competing priorities.

In this role you'll

• Develop high-quality responses to Official Information Act requests, Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, Select Committee questions, and Ombudsman enquiries.
• Support the delivery of NZSPA's proactive release programme by coordinating processes and providing sound official information advice.
• Build effective relationships across NZSPA to gather information, manage risks, and deliver timely outcomes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment through knowledge sharing, quality assurance, and supporting colleagues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to initiatives that strengthen service delivery.
• Assist in the development of correspondence, briefings, reports, and other written material.
• Help protect and enhance the integrity and reputation of NZSPA through the provision of sound advice and high-quality outputs.

Why join us?

At NZSPA, you'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your contribution will be valued, your development encouraged, and your work will help make a difference for schools across New Zealand.

Apply now

If you're looking for a role where you can build your expertise, work on meaningful and high-profile issues, and contribute to a culture of transparency and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: applications close on 30 October; however, we may begin reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

For a copy of the Position Description, please contact Human.Resources@schoolproperty.govt.nz

Applications close: 30 October 2026