Pou Hēkeretari Matua | Private Secretary
Ministry for Culture & Heritage
Vacancy 2025/06
Pou Hēkeretari Matua | Private Secretary
Te Toi | Office of the Secretary
Fixed Term (12-18 months) / Fulltime *
Wellington
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving, the people are well
Are you looking to advise on and influence decisions in a fast-paced ministerial office?
We are seeking a Private Secretary to join our team to support the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Minister Media and Communications. This is a 12 to 18-month fixed term role, initially focused on the Minister’s Media portfolio. Being a private secretary is great opportunity to influence and guide the work we do for Ministers and be at the heart of decision making and stakeholder engagement.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
The role is a challenging and rewarding experience. It provides an insight into the operations of the Executive Government and Parliament. We need the right people who can provide advice to the Minister, support the effective management of the portfolio and build and maintain positive and enabling relationships between the Ministry, Ministers and Minister’s offices, as well as the sector.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Page
Applications close 5pm on 6 May 2025
Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.
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