Job Description

About Us | Mō mātou

The Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua (the Board) is responsible for distributing the profits made from New Zealand lotteries (including Lotto), and the Department of Internal Affairs administers these funds on behalf of the Board through our Community Operations | Hāpai Hapori.

The role | Te tūnga

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Partnerships and Commissions this exciting new role is responsible for providing exceptional Board Secretariat support and advice to leadership at the highest levels of the public service. It requires a strategic thinker who can see the big picture, connect complex information, exercise sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and ensure that the Board and Secretary are well-informed and prepared for their planning, decision making and setting strategic priorities.

You will be a confident communicator with the ability to engage with a wide range of business leaders, stakeholders and internal teams across the country. As a member of the Branch leadership team, you will support the Deputy Secretary and Director Branch Performance to help shape priorities and support branch initiatives.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Proven experience leading a Board Secretariat function with in-depth understanding of statutory, strategic and oversight responsibilities
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the application of governance frameworks and risk and interest registers
• Proven experience delivering results in a complex organisation.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in strategic planning, project oversight, and risk management
• Excellent writing and communication skills, having had extensive experience in providing advice to Ministers.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role $154,209 - $191,905, with the potential to appoint higher depending on level of experience.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close Monday 26th January 2026 at 5pm Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Senior Recruitment Advisor, Jo Attewell.

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