Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

You will be the key liaison between us and our Minister where you will build and maintain effective relationships. It’s a varied, interesting, and fast-paced role. The private secretary has a thorough understanding about the ministerial portfolio and helps to initiate and drive the flow of work.

A challenging, yet rewarding position, the role offers a unique opportunity to work at the most senior level of government alongside Ministers, their staff and senior agency officials.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As this is a key link between the Minister and the Social Investment Agency you will:

• On behalf of SIA and the Minister manage and coordinate workflows with flexibility, respond to changing and evolving priorities and ensure deadlines are met, often with short notice.
• Can react quickly to assess situations, synthesise information and demonstrate sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and influence without authority. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and can represent our portfolio confidently and competently. 
• Work with autonomously, demonstrate self-motivation and remain calm, focussed, and resilient under pressure.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and the ability to gain and maintain a “Confidential” security clearance. More information about the national security clearance is available here: Getting and maintaining a national security clearance | Protective Security Requirements
  
  

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this role is $104,885 - $148,073.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Our purpose is to shift the system using data and evidence, so that the system invests earlier and more effectively to improve the lives of New Zealanders. We focus our efforts on where we can make the greatest impact to lead, and we collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to shine a light on policy issues that fall between the gaps. 

As a central government agency, our people are our centre. They’re curious, agile, and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. 

We are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace, and we value the diversity everyone brings. We embrace our diverse workforce and culture, and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

Tono mai | How to Apply

To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 02 March 2025; however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an ideal person is found before the close date. 

If you wish to apply for an interagency secondment, please ensure you discuss this with your manager first. 

If you have any questions, please email peopleandculture@sia.govt.nz

We look forward to receiving your application.