New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is telling friends and staff he is taking a role with the Trump administration, according to a source close to the White House.

The GOP governor’s position has not been worked out, but he would not replace ­Reince Preibus as the president’s chief of staff, the source said.

“Trump told him to be patient,” the source said. “Christie will only take something where he is answerable to the president.”

Trump told the Wall Street Journal last month that “at some point, we’re going to do something with Chris.” But the White House said it has not offered Christie a position.

Christie spokesman Brian Murray said it was “absolutely untrue” he told staff he would take a role.

“The governor dismissed this type of speculation this past week and said he plans to finish out his term as governor,” he said.