Senior OIA Adviser | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Official Information Act Adviser

Role type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Wellington City

Salary band & range: General Salary Range D: $102,953 to $137,778 depending on skills and experience.

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Join MPI's Official Information Act team and play a key role in delivering high-quality responses to the Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests across the organisation. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you'll analyse complex issues, gather information from a wide range of business groups, and prepare clear, well-reasoned responses within statutory timeframes. You'll also contribute to building team capability by providing quality assurance, guidance, and coaching to colleagues, while helping maintain consistency and excellence across our work.

You will:

• Draft official correspondence and OIA responses
• Analyse issues and apply legislative requirements
• Coordinate responses across MPI portfolios
• Provide quality assurance and peer review
• Coach and support OIA Advisers

About You - Mōu

You'll be a proactive and highly organised adviser who enjoys working across a wide range of issues and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will bring strong judgement, excellent writing skills, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-appropriate communications. Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, you'll be able to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and work collaboratively with senior leaders and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will bring:  

• Strong writing and analytical skills 
• Experience applying the Official Information Act 
• Ability to manage competing priorities 
• Strong stakeholder relationship management 
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues 

This role may suit someone already working in government, ministerial services, parliamentary services, information management, or an advisory role who is looking to broaden their experience and develop further as a senior adviser in a complex operating environment. We offer a breadth of development opportunities and exposure to work across all areas of MPI.

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and welcome applications from people who believe they can make a great contribution to our team.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

We are a Wellington-based team of 14 supporting the Ministry and Ministers' offices with Official Information Act requests. We work collaboratively across a broad range of topics, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Our team offers a supportive and inclusive environment with regular training, development opportunities, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment

Security checks – Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru

This roles require a New Zealand national security clearance. To be considered for this role, you must meet the eligibility criteria set out below.

CONFIDENTIAL national security clearance 

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand residence‑class visa (including permanent residence). 
• You must have a minimum five (5)‑year background history that can be verified and assessed by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine your suitability for a CONFIDENTIAL national security clearance.  

Find out more about the national security vetting process here and access the eligibility self‑check tool here. 

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application. 

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.  

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 2nd August 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Abby.Walker@mpi.govt.nz

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