Official Information and Government Services Advisor
- Join a supportive workplace with excellent team culture and rewarding vision
- Salary: $80,695–$101,951 based on skills and experience
- Permanent, full-time role based in Wellington
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Are you someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex information and working in a fast-paced environment? This is an opportunity to join the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai in a varied role that sits close to the heart of public service.
As an Official Information and Government Services Advisor, you will support timely, accurate responses to Official Information Act requests and core Ministerial servicing, including Parliamentary Questions, correspondence, status reports, and proactive releases. Working across two teams, you'll be comfortable working across multiple areas, collaborate with colleagues across DOC, Ministers’ offices, requesters and other agencies to gather information, manage deadlines and risks, and deliver high-quality responses.
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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a thoughtful, organised, and resilient person who takes pride in getting the details right. You will be comfortable working at pace, handling sensitive information responsibly, and providing practical support to people with different needs and priorities.
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
- Knowledge of machinery of government, Ministerial and Parliamentary processes, and Official Information Act, Privacy Act and Public Records Act
- Strong organisational and information skills to coordinate the end-to-end delivery of Official Information Act requests, Ministerial advice and correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, proactive releases and related information requests
- A track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work and strong attention to detail.
- Sound judgement and analytical thinking, with the ability to assess information, spot issues and think carefully about risk
- Proven ability to ensure the effective flow of information between Directors and the directorates, synthesising and communicating key messages, risks, and insights to support informed decision-making and organisational alignment
- Proven ability to provide proactive support, anticipate needs, and effectively manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, with confidence working with senior leaders and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement
- Confidence using Microsoft 365, business systems, and digital tools to coordinate the day-to-day work.
He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?
DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.
We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.
Want to know more?
Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now
Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.
Salary: $80,695–$101,951, depending on skills and experience.
Eligibility: You must hold a valid New Zealand work visa that covers the duration of employment.
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026
Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected]
Skills Required
- Knowledge of machinery of government, Ministerial and Parliamentary processes, and the Official Information Act, Privacy Act, and Public Records Act.
- Strong organisational and information skills to coordinate Official Information Act requests, Ministerial advice and correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, proactive releases, and related information requests.
- Track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
- Sound judgement and analytical thinking, including the ability to assess information, identify issues, and evaluate risk.
- Ability to manage the effective flow of information between Directors and directorates, synthesizing and communicating key messages, risks, and insights.
- Ability to provide proactive support, anticipate needs, and manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders and diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Confidence using Microsoft 365, business systems, and digital tools.
- Valid New Zealand work visa covering the duration of employment.
What We Do
The New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) is a government agency responsible for conserving Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage. It protects and restores nature, leads biodiversity efforts, manages conservation lands and resources, and enables others to contribute to conservation outcomes. DOC also administers relevant conservation legislation and supports the stewardship of land, water, wildlife, and historic places across New Zealand.
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