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Government Services Adviser

Government Services Adviser

Department Of Corrections NzWellington, New Zealand
22 hours ago
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## About this role

  • Bring your organisational and people skills to a busy and varied workplace!
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff across the Department.
  • 11-month Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity.
  • Mo te tunga | About the role
  • The Official Correspondence team manages Corrections' formal communications, serving as a vital connection between the department and the public.

The team ensures that all responses to official correspondence are consistent, accurate, and effective.As a Government Services Adviser you will be responsible for drafting replies to official correspondence and other documents, within established timeframes, and to a high-quality standard.Key role accountabilities include :

  • Prepare responses to official correspondence on behalf of the Department : letters, Chief Executive correspondence, responses to Official Information Act (OIA) and Privacy Act requests and queries from family and whanau members).
  • Undertake research and analysis to ensure enquiries are fully addressed and responses are robust.
  • Peer reviewing work for each other ensuring consistency and quality of the responses across the team.
  • Provide expert advice to Departmental employees, including building relationships, regarding OIA and Privacy Act legislation requirements.
  • Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
  • We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates who also demonstrate alignment with our kaupapa.
  • Specifically, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following :

  • A good working knowledge of, and experience with, the OIA and the Privacy Act.
  • An understanding of Corrections and the Justice Sector, including knowledge of Corrections' operational processes.
  • Ability to think strategically and analytically, and to understand, identify, and manage organisational risk.
  • Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills
  • Proven experience in accurate record-keeping and handling sensitive information with confidentiality.
  • Nga painga | The benefits
  • The midpoint of the salary range is $87,132 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $74,063 - $104,559 per annum.
  • Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

    As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

    We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

  • Tono inaianei | Apply Now
  • To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
  • All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored

  • CV and a cover letter
  • describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
  • Applications close on : Wednesday the 29th of October.
  • If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact
  • , or visit
  • careers.corrections.govt.nz.
  • | Location : | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) || Attachments : | (Word, 228KB) Position Description |
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