Head of Policy and Research

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time

Type:
Secondment or Fixed Term - March 24

Hours:
Full time

Location:
Wellington

Business Group:
Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons

Branch:
Local Government


The purpose of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons (Royal Commission) is to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand's preparedness for, and response to, any future pandemic by identifying the lessons learned from New Zealand's response to COVID-19 that should be applied in any future pandemic.


About You:


We are looking for a Head of Policy and Research to be a key member of our Executive Leadership Team.

You will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the policy and research work programme for the Inquiry.

You will be leading a team of specialists to gather and analyse information, providing high-quality, evidence-based advice to the Commissioners and the Executive Director.

The work will be wide-ranging and will form a significant contribution to the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry.

If you have the following skills and experience, we would really like to hear from you:

  • Demonstrated experience of working in a fast-paced, ambiguous programme environment, focussing on timely delivery of policy and research products.
  • Proven leadership of research or policy teams that have delivered complex work programmes.
  • Experience and understanding of working in accordance with the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles.
  • Strong understanding of research, policy and legislative environments.
  • Excellent personal and communication skills.


You will be proactive and collaborative in your working style, with the ability to easily engage and influence a range of stakeholders, and others across the programme.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 13 March 2023

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