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Job Opportunity: Senior Advisor – Strategic Advice:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionKia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.» Permanent – full-time » Apply analysis, risk assessment and excellent written communications to a range of information requests Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system. About us Education Infrastructure Service (EIS), a part of the Ministry of Education, manages the Crown’s second largest property portfolio of around 2,100 schools with a book value of $20.1 billion, the largest payroll in the country, and transportation of over 100,000 students to and from school each day. Our vision for school property is that all schools have quality learning environments as part of a well-managed and sustainable portfolio that helps deliver equitable and excellent results for every child. About the function A key activity across all areas of the business is responding to requests for information. You will work with colleagues to apply analysis and risk assessment to a range of information requests, and support the team to provide quality, consistent advice to senior leaders and Ministers’ offices with expert input from our front-line staff. You may also be required to lead ad hoc pieces of work on occasion. Among other things, you will be expected to draft Ministerial and other correspondence, contribute to briefing material, respond to other ad hoc requests for information, and ensure any formal written material is subject to approval from those with accountcapability. You will be a team player, become a trusted source of advice, and have excellent writing and communication expertise. About you You will have a significant tertiary qualification and/or significant work practice with the capability to interpret and understand policy and law at a basic level. You will also offer the following: » A good knowledge of New Zealand’s political, economic, cultural, and social structure, and of the public sector and machinery of Government » practice in leading responses to Ministerial Correspondence, media enquiries, Official Information Act requests and/or Select Committee engagement » Strong writing expertise, and the drive to produce quality work to a high standard daily » Customer focus and able to build relationships and engage productively with senior staff Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. We aim to provide stimulating, open working environments where everyone feels significant, valued and supported. But we know that, for everyone here, work is only one part of life. Making time for family, friends, hobbies and passions is vital. So, if working in the house and/or having a flexible start and finish to the day will help with this, we can usually make Information technology happen. We’d love to hear what this might look like for you, so feel free to outline this in your Cover Letter. Please review the Job Description attached and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, please apply now using the ‘Apply Online’ button. For more information Contact Us by Stephanie Phillips ateis.recruitment@education.govt.nz Applications close midnight – Tuesday, 7 August 2021. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/696444_JobDesc.pdf How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSing le?in_organid=17584&in_jnCounter=224787808&in_jobDate=All&in_sea rchbox=YES&in_summary=S&in_site=CareersSite Applications close midnight - Tuesday, 7 August 2021.Skills:
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