About

• Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage, Minister of Justice, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Minister for Media and Communications is seeking a motivated and professional administrator to join his team as a Private Secretary (Administration).

• Based on-site at Parliament, working at the heart of government, you’ll be part of a trusted team supporting the Minister for the remainder of the 54th Parliament. This is interesting and rewarding work, offering a unique insight into high-level decision-making, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and public communications.
• Key Responsibilities
• Be the face of the office, greeting visitors and managing queries via email and phone
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including invitation management, ministerial correspondence and meeting coordination
• Support the Senior Private Secretary with diary management, travel planning, and coordination
• Support the wider team with administrative tasks
• Provide cover for the Senior Private Secretary when required, leading the wider office in delivering exceptional service.
• What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced administrators who are looking for a meaningful role in public service. Ideal candidates will bring

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in administration, secretarial, or reception roles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High level of resilience, maturity, and discretion
• Strong customer service skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Interest or experience in Minister Goldsmiths portfolios and politics
• Understanding of government processes
• A positive attitude and ability to foster a collegial team environment
• A genuine passion for politics and public service
• A desire to learn and develop your skillset.
• Salary & Conditions
• Salary range: $71,767– $89,310 per annum
• Starting salary will reflect relevant skills, experience, and internal parity
• This is an events-based position aligned with the parliamentary term.
• Eligibility & Application
• Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents and able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level or above.
• Please assess your eligibility using the Protective Security Requirements tool: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/guidance/getting-a-national-security-clearance
• Applications close at 5:00 PM on Friday, 09 January 2026. Please note that offices will be closed during the holiday period, but applications will still be accepted online. To review the full job description, please click here.
• Applications close: 5pm, Friday 09 January 2026.
• For more information please contact: Ministerial.resourcing@dia.govt.nz
• About Us
• Ministerial Resourcing is a team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for staffing Ministers’ offices with highly skilled professionals. As a member of a Minister’s office, you’ll be employed by DIA and supported by our dedicated Portfolio Managers.

• Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities, and government to build a safe, prosperous, and respected nation, helping make New Zealand better for all New Zealanders.