Senior Advisor – Office of the Chief Executive | Kaitohutohu Matua – Hononga Whakahaere me te Kāwanatanga (Wellington)

Apply machinery of government skills in an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.  

• Apply your expertise in machinery of government processes 

• Work closely with senior leaders at the centre of the organisation 

• Learn and grow in a positive, supportive environment. 

About Us | Ko mātou  

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.  

What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe?  

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!! 

Salary Range: $96,307 - $113,303 + superannuation  

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include: 

• Balance life and work commitments  

• Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments) 

• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa.  

The role | Te tūnga   

This is a permanent role based in Wellington, reporting to the Senior Manager, Executive and Government Relations. You'll be part of a high-performing team that supports and advises the Chief Executive, manages the relationship with the Office of the Minister of Statistics, and leads on machinery of government matters. 

In this role, you'll lead the coordination and delivery of Official Information Act requests, parliamentary questions, select committee responses, and other ministerial and parliamentary processes. You'll also act as the key liaison for a business group, working closely with senior leaders to ensure the Chief Executive and Minister receive timely, high-quality advice. 

This is a dynamic role that sits at the centre of government engagement. It offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You'll bring a proactive mindset and a focus on delivering high-quality work that supports transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. 

This role would suit someone who can demonstrate: 

• Proven experience managing Official Information Act requests, correspondence, parliamentary questions, select committee responses, and related processes. 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences. 

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with confidence engaging across the organisation, with other government agencies, and external stakeholders. 

• A clear understanding of what high-quality advice looks like, and the ability to present complex issues in a clear, concise, and accessible way. 

• A willingness to grow your cultural capability and contribute to an inclusive, respectful workplace. 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou   

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.  

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us. 

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, tell us what attracted you to this role, and tell us what you would bring to Stats NZ. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono   

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirect to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. 

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.  

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.