Senior Or Principal Adviser - Government Relations And Advisory

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Wellington | Permanent | Full-time
• Salary range :
• Senior Adviser :
• $114,039 – $141,915
• Principal Adviser :
• $151,040 – $187,961You've built your policy chops.

You know how government works — the levers, the language, the long game.

Now you're looking for something more.

A role that lets you stay grounded in the craft, but also stretch into new territory : shaping initiatives, building tools, and working with the people and communities we serve.This is that role.We're looking for a Senior or Principal Adviser to join our Government Relations and Advisory team — a small, sharp, and future-focused crew at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.

We sit at the intersection of policy, delivery and system change.

Our work is about influence, yes — but also about impact.This isn't just about writing great advice (though you'll do that too).

It's about :

We're here to ensure ethnic communities are seen, heard, and valued — and that government works better for everyone.Our team is diverse, dedicated, and genuinely passionate about what we do.

We're building something different here — and we'd love you to be part of it.

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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