Senior Advisor - Knowledge Management

Fixed Term/Secondment to February 2027

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) takes a long-term view of how New Zealand’s towns, cities and regions grow and change. We work across housing, transport, the environment, urban development, infrastructure and investment, and partner closely with local government.

We provide joined-up policy and investment advice to government, support effective regulation and market settings, and work with others to help deliver affordable housing, connected communities, well-planned infrastructure, and a healthy, sustainable environment.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Knowledge Management team.

The team’s primary purpose is providing support and advice for effective management of the Ministry’s information and knowledge across its digital environment and ensuring compliance with legislation applicable to government agencies (e.g. Public Records Act 2005).

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience providing information and knowledge management advice in a modern government context
• Experience providing operational support for the management of information, records and knowledge sources across corporate and digital environments
• A deep understanding of information management within MS Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
• Able to provide thought leadership and direction to a modern information environment
• Preferably an information management certification

Salary range

Salary range for this role is $111,827 - $135,738 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

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You must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Applications close: Tuesday 29 September 2026