Ministerial Coordinator

OverviewDate advertised : 29 Sept 2025.

Job Type : Fixed Term.

Location : Wellington, NZ.Help shape the future of Education.

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turangaThis is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months.

The role plays a key part in supporting efficient and accurate handling of Ministerial and business group requests, ensuring information flows smoothly across teams, deadlines are met, and responses are coherent and aligned with Ministry standards.As a Ministerial Coordinator, you will be responsible for processing and tracking Ministerial commissioning, including correspondence, Rapid Responses, Parliamentary Questions, Select Committee requests and Education Reports.Salary range : $60,879 - $72,999 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver.

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mohou akeWe're looking for someone who is highly organised and systematic, with a strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.

They should be confident in making decisions, refining workflows, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in their work.

They will need to be comfortable working in a fast paced, reactive environment.

An understanding of the Machinery of Government and / or experience working in a large organisation would be an advantage.To be successful in the role, you will also offer : Ability to think on your feet and be productive under pressure while meeting tight timeframesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomesProven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision makingThe ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Matau ropu akeMinisterial Services is an advisory function that provides the confidence, connections and expertise to allow quality information and advice to flow where it is needed.

We work at the interface between te Tahuhu, Ministers' offices and Parliament, and our team includes the Portfolio Private Secretaries in our Ministers' offices.Ministerial Services leads the development of strategically sound responses to correspondence and information requests, and our workstreams include : Ministerial correspondenceOfficial Information Act requestsProactive ReleaseOmbudsman investigationsParliamentary questionsSelect Committee questions (including Estimates and Annual Review).

Are you ready to make a difference?

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If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share.

We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.For further information, please contact Amy Dolden, Team Manager Ministerial and Parliamentary Engagement, at

• close Midnight – Monday 6 October 2025.We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging.

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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