New Zealand Government – Wellington, North Island The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. As a Knowledge and Information Officer within the MFAT's Knowledge, Information and Analytics team, you will join a team responsible for supporting: information and knowledge management; history and heritage; data and analytics. This is one of two Knowledge and Information Officer roles that work broadly across information and knowledge management and also support other teams within Knowledge Information and Analytics. While you will undertake a variety of work, in this role you will also support the History and Heritage Team. This could include collating and tracking responses to research requests, assisting with access to historical files, and providing support to staff declassifying the Ministry's historical records. This role could be your stepping stone into an information management career and will also give you exposure to project work. Note: this is not research or an IT role. The appointment range for this role is $57,656 to midpoint $64,062 total remuneration including employer contribution to Kiwisaver – negotiable depending on experience. This role could suit you if you are an organised and customer-focused individual and have had some involvement in information or records management. In particular, these are the things we are looking for on your application: Knowledge of records management functions, tools and relevant legislation; An understanding of how information is managed across the Government sector, including public access to information; Your motivation for helping customers to manage or find information; Your organisational skills and great attention to detail; Your energy and ability to work comfortably with our physical information assets as well as electronic information; Your love for learning and gaining new skills; Your interest in working across a range of activities to manage, find and supply information on a wide range of topics, e.g., foreign policy, trade and aid, and history. Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Maori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Maori (the Maori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey, that's OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support. We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. 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. You will need a full driver's licence to be able to undertake this role. You must be a NZ Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance to the required level. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 31 October 2024. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr