Senior Adviser Aorere Community Support

We are inviting applications for the role of Senior Adviser Aorere Community Support. This is a permanent opportunity within the Workplace Support Team.

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

This role plays an important part in supporting MFAT staff, partners and families through their posting journey. Working closely with staff and their whānau, you’ll provide trusted advice on matters relating to overseas postings. You will act as a central point of connection for partner and family‑related support and services. Your responsibilities will involve building strong relationships across the Ministry, coordinating support, and applying a good understanding of posting‑related policies, so that practical and well‑informed advice can be provided.

For more detail you can view the position description here.

This is a Band 17 position. The salary range we expect to appoint within is $106,973 –$125,580 total remuneration, inclusive of our KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.  

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Offshore and cross-cultural experience will be important to understand the context our staff and their whānau encounter.
• Knowledge and understanding of people policies, processes and systems.
• Proven ability in building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A customer centric mindset.
• Well-developed ability to analyse and interpret complex information, solve problems and make effective, well-reasoned decisions.
• Strong facilitation skills and able to lead sessions with a range of staff and partner groups.
• Highly organised, with strong planning and time‑management skills.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Participates in and leads improvement projects to streamline processes and improve ways of working.
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.   

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion or for any questions about the position, please email Maurice.Jennings@mfat.govt.nz.  

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance for this role.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.