Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is on the hunt for a new press secretary amid his ongoing battle with the media.
Peters hasn't shied away from making his feelings known about the media, particularly since the election.
He has questioned the independence of the media and falsely said the $55 million Public Interest Journalism Fund (PIJF) from New Zealand on Air was a "bribe" to journalists.
Peters also recently said he was "at war" with the press gallery and mainstream media.
Now the Deputy Prime Minister is on the hunt for a Senior Press Secretary.
"The Rt Hon Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Racing, is seeking an experienced Senior Press Secretary to join his team," the job advertisement on Seek read.
The post states the role is "pivotal" and would put the successful applicant at the "heart of communicating the policies and initiatives of our new Government to the New Zealand public".
"It is unique and rewarding work, in a high impact and genuinely fast-paced environment."
The job advertisement goes on to state the successful applicant would help advance New Zealand's interests and describes the role as "exciting" with "high impact portfolios".
The post, which appears when searching salaries in the $100-200k range, adds that the applicant would be joining a "tight-knit and trusted team".
"You will be responsible for ensuring that all media communications from the Minister's office are consistent with the agreed priorities and messages of the Government, providing a strategic outlook, and supporting the Minister with the development and promotion of key strategies."
The post states the skills required for the role are being an "experienced political operator" and a "skilled strategist" who can anticipate a "story before it happens and creating the narrative".
The Deputy Prime Minister is also looking for a ministerial advisor and senior ministerial advisor on a contract basis to provide "high quality, timely and sound political advice".
