Government Reporting Analyst

• Permanent – Part time role working 32 hours a week
• Location: Wellington or Auckland

About us | Mō tātou

Tourism New Zealand is a leader in destination marketing. Our purpose is to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand, and all who visit. We do this through promoting New Zealand and attracting people to visit our beautiful country, the ultimate destination in a way that benefits the beautiful place we call home.

What will you be doing | Ngā whainga

We’re looking for an experienced Government Reporting Advisor for this newly created role. Reporting to the Head of Business Planning and Performance, you’ll play a key part in ensuring we meet our obligations as a Crown entity, with a strong focus on coordinating timely, accurate and well-considered responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions and other government reporting requirements. The role also supports the delivery of accountability documents such as the Quarterly and Annual Report, and supports Tourism New Zealand’s involvement in Ministerial visits and trade missions. This is a hands-on role where you’ll need to quickly build trusted relationships across the organisation and with government stakeholders, understand the detail, manage competing deadlines and help keep our government reporting processes running smoothly.

• Lead the coordination of Official Information Act requests, including gathering information, working with subject matter experts and supporting clear, accurate and timely responses.
• Maintain an up-to-date OIA register and ensure requests are managed within legislative requirements, agreed processes and required timeframes.
• Coordinate responses to Parliamentary Questions and support other ministerial and government reporting activity as needed.
• Support the delivery of key accountability documents and reporting requirements, including annual and quarterly reporting, Annual Review and Estimates questions.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, the Communications team, government agencies and other stakeholders to support high-quality responses and advice.
• Help strengthen organisational understanding of Crown entity responsibilities through clear guidance, inductions and information sessions.

What you will need | Ngā pūkenga mō tēnei tūranga

This role will suit someone who has strong experience working in a government environment and is confident navigating the machinery of government. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, managing sensitive information, and producing clear, accurate written advice under tight timeframes.

• Proven experience coordinating Official Information Act requests and/or Parliamentary Questions, ideally within a Crown entity, government agency or public sector environment.
• A strong understanding of OIA legislative requirements, processes, sensitivities and timeframes.
• Experience supporting the development of Government reporting documents.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well-judged responses for a range of audiences.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships with government stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and comfort working with complex or sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a political environment.
• Ideally experience engaging with Minister offices

Sound like you | Māu rānei

This is a great opportunity to bring your public sector experience into a global organisation with a strong purpose and a proud role in supporting Aotearoa New Zealand. You’ll join a collaborative Corporate Services team and play an important role in helping Tourism New Zealand meet its Crown entity obligations.

• Make a meaningful contribution in a role that supports transparency, accountability and trusted government engagement.
• Work across a broad range of activity, from OIAs and Parliamentary Questions through to accountability reporting and ministerial support.
• Join a purpose-led global whānau guided by our values of Māia (courage), Manaaki (care) and Hononga (connection).
• Our team embraces a hybrid working environment.

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please send us your resume and cover letter outlining why you’re interested in this opportunity. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted online through the Tourism New Zealand careers website. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Friday 7th August