Principal Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Work on policy that enables the quality, security, accessibility and affordability of rental housing
- Great team culture and exciting work programme
- Permanent role, located opposite Wellington train station

Provide advice so New Zealand has the right settings which enable the overall quality, security, accessibility and affordability of rental housing. Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives. Mō te tūnga | About the role This Principal Policy Advisor vacancy is in the Tenancy and Tenures team, who are a supportive, busy bunch of professional policy thinkers. A key focus of this role will be leading advice on policy issues within the rental market. In particular, looking at a range of policy issues regarding the Residential Tenancies Act. This role requires political savvy, strong policy skills and the ability to deliver at pace. As part of the Policy team, the Principal Policy Advisor is responsible for supporting the overall capability of the team. This role sits within the Solutions Design and Implementation (SDI) group, which designs the detailed policy, legislation and funding settings and tools needed to achieve our system priorities. Where HUD has an implementation role, the group is also be responsible for this, including setting up any new functions required. This group maintains and reviews legislation, regulation and settings for specific tools and products. A wide variety of work is undertaken across the Policy and Legislation Design teams within SDI. This ranges from policy on first home products, public housing and rental markets through to work on legislative and regulatory tools to help overcome barriers to high quality urban development and housing supply. The salary range for this position is $137,500 - $168,000 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution. Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About you In this role you will provide advice to the Government so that New Zealand has the right settings which enable the overall quality, security, accessibility and affordability of housing, whether it is for rental or ownership. In our branch we also advise on ways to shape well-functioning urban areas that are responsive and resilient and meet community needs. As a policy professional you will be a critical thinker able to work on a range of complex and challenging issues and develop robust policy advice through a system wide lens. You should be comfortable leading policy work that achieves real tangible outcomes, under urgency, on often complex matters. You will enjoy working in a team, be a confident communicator with experience working across agencies and with a range of stakeholders, senior leaders and Ministers. This role naturally lends itself to someone keen to use their 'intellectual grunt' and who enjoys coaching and mentoring junior staff. Ideally you will have regulatory and legislative policy experience, though this is not essential. You will be adaptable and able to support others to pivot when priorities change. Ideally your skills and experience will include
- Experience leading complex policy projects
- Experience mentoring and providing analytical leadership to analysts
- Ability to engage effectively with delivery agencies, stakeholders and other government agencies
- Clear engaging writing style
- Experience working on legislative and regulatory systems would be beneficial but is not a requirement
- Ability to coach team members

Mō mātou | About us Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kura kāinga e hokia, he kura tangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāinga ora, he hapori ora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders. Ngā painga | What we offer
- Flexible working policy to give work/life balance
- Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
- Modern office space and cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
- Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
- Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
- We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
- Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis

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