Advisor - OIA Services

• Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
• 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
• Midpoint of $82,061 dependent on experience

What you’ll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

As an Advisor within Government Services, you'll help deliver high-quality advice, manage a varied workload that may include Ministerial correspondence, Official Information Act requests and Parliamentary services, and contribute to work that supports Ministers, the Ministry and the wider health system. This is an excellent opportunity to build your advisory skills, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a meaningful contribution to outcomes that matter for New Zealanders.

• Provide advice and analysis to support Ministry and Government priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of Government Services work and competing deadlines.
• Research information and prepare high-quality briefings, responses and advice.
• Support projects, process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the Ministry and with key stakeholders

What you’ll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and provide practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, build positive stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines

About the Ministry

As the Government's lead advisor on health, we help shape the future of New Zealand's health system through policy, regulation and monitoring. Join a team that makes a real difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders while working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values wellbeing, growth and development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an accessible and respectful recruitment process.

How to apply  - Me pēhea te tono mai

Applications close Midnight October 29 2026

Click here to view the position description. Please follow the online process at our Careers Website to apply. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz.