Senior / Principal Advisor - Strategy, Policy and

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for motivated policy practitioners who have experience working on large legislative reforms and/or partnering with Māori.
As a Senior or Principal Policy Advisor you will provide leadership on, and analytical rigour to, complex policy problems. You will utilise the range of tools in your kete to provide practical and evidence-based advice. You will have a minimum of 4-5 years of policy or related work experience.

This policy role sits within the Strategy, Policy and Ministerial function that is responsible for driving our overall strategic direction and delivering on our policy work programme.

Our three policy teams work collaboratively, so in addition to policy projects, you will get the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in strategy, regulatory stewardship, and research.

We have an exciting work programme that provides an opportunity to contribute to real change for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our work is delivered across four key pillars - Overseas Investment, Property Rights, Geographic and Property Information, and Māori and Crown Land.

We are responsible for 15 pieces of legislation including the Public Works Act, the Crown Pastoral Land Act, the Land Transfer Act, and the Ratings Valuation Act.

LINZ is also the regulator of the Overseas Investment regime.
Come and join us, we are ready for you now
He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience partnering with Māori on policy projects and/or working on large legislative reforms,
  • Passion for contributing to social, cultural, economic, and environmental outcomes,
  • Can communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly,
  • Be agile and willing to work across challenges big and small,
  • Be willing to contribute to the development of the team's capability and culture.
Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau - What we offer our employees

  • Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
  • Eye & ear care reimbursements
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations
  • Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
  • Diverse groups and networks
  • If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
  • A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways).

Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference.

Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations.

Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.


You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Advisor - Level Toru/- Wha/4) doesn't match the advertised title.

At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks).

This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR).

Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

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