Senior Policy Advisor
2 days ago
Help Auckland respond to future opportunities
- Strong culture of development and support
- Flexible working
**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**
Join a team that is Auckland Council's lead policy advisor on arts and culture, diversity and inclusion, equity and community wellbeing.
If you want to work on strategy and policies that support arts and cultural development and/or seek to improve outcomes for Auckland’s diverse communities including children and young people, seniors, rainbow and disability communities, then this could be the next step in your career
In this role you can expect to:
- lead work that provides high quality policy advice to decision-makers
- engage and connect with Auckland’s diverse communities
- navigate the political environment
- use your analysis and problem-solving skills to provide evidence-based solutions
- lead and participate in initiatives to embed Te Ao Māori into the way we do things
Embrace this opportunity to join us and improve the lives and living standards of Aucklanders
**He kōrero mōu: About you**
Tertiary qualified in public policy, arts, social sciences, or a related field, we will value your passion and enthusiasm for growing your career in policy.
Your career history may have seen you working in social, community or cultural policy development, a community planning role for central/local government, or in the non-government sector where you have developed a good understanding of the issues facing communities.
You are a senior level policy professional with demonstrated experience working in policy roles. You have the ability to lead complex policy projects, task and coach junior policy advisors and facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Some other skills and attributes that will enable you to be successful in this role are as follows:
- the ability to think critically and strategically
- effective and concise writing skills
- strong analytical and research skills
- the ability to effectively organise and manage work commitments to meet project objectives and deadlines
- experience in presenting advice to elected members (desirable)
**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**
We offer exciting work that will enhance your leadership capability, build your profile and expand your networks. And you will feel immense satisfaction from seeing the impact that your work has on delivering positive change in our communities.
You will be based in the city centre, with options to work remotely from home.
See our employee benefits and the position description for more information.
**Applications close on Sunday 2 February 2025**
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