Senior OIA & Ministerial Advisor

Ko mātou | About us 

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders’ lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate for the long-term benefit of consumers.

It’s an exciting time to join the Authority as we grow our capabilities, expand our reach, build a team ready to empower consumers, boost market competition and strengthen future networks. Our focus is on making a difference by driving through a bold, collaborative work programme and delivering value for the communities we serve.

We are looking for a Senior Official Information Act (OIA) & Ministerial Advisor to join our established and supportive Legal, Monitoring and Compliance team. In this senior role, you will be working across the organisation to prepare high-quality, timely responses to ministerial correspondence, OIA and Parliamentary Questions. The role maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Authority and government. 

As Senior OIA & Ministerial Advisor, you’ll lead the preparation of timely, high-quality responses to Official Information Act requests, ministerial correspondence, and parliamentary questions. You’ll provide trusted advice across the organisation on privacy, legal risk, and public sector transparency.

You’ll work closely with the Minister’s office and other government agencies to ensure clear, consistent communication. Internally, you’ll help strengthen our systems and processes, support training on OIA obligations, and contribute to briefings and reports for senior leaders. Your work will help drive continuous improvement and build capability across the Authority.

Nōu te rourou | What you’ll bring

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• 5+ years’ experience working with the OIA in a public sector setting
• Strong understanding of public sector transparency and accountability
• Legal or policy expertise, with sound judgement on complex or sensitive issues
  

• Experience in the machinery of government and working with Ministers’ offices and government agencies.
• Experience working across an organisation with people at all levels – from advisors to senior executives

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and attention to detail.

Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you? 

Electricity plays a critical role in the quality of our lives and businesses. As an electricity kaitiaki our work is diverse, intellectually challenging and contributes directly to our communities, economy, environment, and the nation as a whole. We are a small but high-impact organisation where talented individuals can make a real difference. We foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing.

We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams.

• Competitive remuneration from $132,628
• Flexible working options 
• Individual and organisational support for training and development

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply  

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click “apply now” and submit your cover letter and CV.

For further details, you can find the position description on our careers page. If you’d like to kōrero more about the role, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz.

To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close Wednesday 13 May 2026 – but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don’t wait!

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