Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Looking for Ministerial Servicing Advisor at Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Full Time

• Are you a Ministerial Servicing extraordinaire?
• 12-month Fixed Term opportunity
• Wellington based with flexible working options

Working at our organisation you will have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand.

About The Role

We are seeking a Ministerial Servicing Advisor to support the Authority to engage with our Minister’s Office. You will be part of the International and Regulatory Strategy Team, but will work across a wide range of functions providing support where it is required.

This is a great role for someone who is comfortable engaging with senior leadership and technical experts and is confident to jump in and help out where required. You will be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

The salary band for a Ministerial Servicing Advisor goes from $72,593 to $100,788 with the mid-range being $88,705. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader Authority for the same or similar roles.

What You’ll Bring

Reporting to the Principal Policy Advisor, we are keen to hear from Advisors who have proven experience working across the full ministerial servicing role within the New Zealand Government. You will have political nous and a strong understanding of the machinery of government.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring experience in:

• drafting ministerial correspondence,
• drafting briefings and other advice for the Minister,
• supporting ministerial meetings with aide memoirs and other briefings,
• co-ordinating and responding to OIA requests,
• co-ordinating and responding to Select Committee questions,
• supporting initiatives to improve our engagement with the Minister’s Office,
• providing general support as required such as co-ordination, reporting, minute taking, supporting media queries.

Key to this role is reliability and understanding the importance of meeting commitments and deadlines. You will have an eye for efficiency and be looking for the most effective and efficient way to get things done.

About Us

At the Civil Aviation Authority, we regulate the aviation system to ensure

Our Values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration – represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

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Applications close on Thursday 5 September 2024