The Administrative Support Officer provides administrative support for a range of duties relating to the Office of the Permanent Secretary. The incumbent is also responsible for co-ordinating travel arrangements for official overseas engagements.

The Senior Laboratory Attendant supervises the preparation of samples and cleaning of glassware, manages inventory and chemical supplies, and provides demonstrations for students and information to clients.

Under the supervision of the Chief Plant Breeding Officer (SOG/ST 7), the Research Assistant (Plant Breeding) is responsible for performing plant breeding research duties.

The Crown Counsel provides advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of Ministers and Cabinet/Financial/Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of the Ministry.