Senior Policy Advisor

3 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Full time
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
  • Solve complex policy challenges
  • Work alongside passionate people and communities
  • Make a real difference for New Zealanders
  • Be a part of team that has a supportive culture, focused on giving people the opportunities they need to stretch and grow in their policy careers
  • Permanent position, Wellington based
  • Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Are you an experienced senior policy advisor looking to stretch into another area? Do you have regulatory policy experience? Do you have a passion for learning and mentoring others?

In an increasingly digitised economy, connectivity infrastructure and networks play a crucial role. Telecommunications policy sits at the intersection between connectivity infrastructure networks and core policy questions about how New Zealanders can gain access to digital connectivity options that meet their needs.

Come and join the Communications policy team where we also have responsibility for postal policy.

We're a welcoming, supportive team and we operate with a flat management structure, so you will get lots of opportunities to own your work.

We value ongoing learning and development, so even if you know very little about how connectivity networks that isn't a barrier – we're happy to support you to learn

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

Are you who we are looking for?

We are looking for an experienced senior policy advisor who has skills in regulatory policy and experience in solving complex problems and formulating high-quality policy advice. We are also looking for someone with strong mentoring skills.

Ideally you will have:

  • Experience leading complex policy projects within central government
  • Wide ranging knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes
  • Strong stakeholder relationship building, influencing and engagement skills to gain the cooperation and commitment of others
  • Demonstrated capability in working with Ministers, senior public service officials, internal and external stakeholders
  • Passion for leading and coaching others to develop their policy craft and take their careers to the next level
  • The ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results
  • Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and application of these in public policy and in partnership with Māori
Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

  • Mahi Tahi – Better Together
  • Māia– Bold and brave
  • Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
  • Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Monica Chowat monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17061 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Monday, 14 April.

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