Advisor - Policy

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Land Information NZ Full time

Join an exciting work programme and contribute to real change for Aotearoa
- Grow your skills across a range of legislation and regulatory systems

**Korero mo te turanga - About the role**

As a Policy Advisor, you will have the opportunity to create and contribute to high-quality policy advice that aligns with government priorities and Toitu Te Whenua - LINZ outcome areas. You will also engage in various policy projects and collaborate with central and local government on policy reforms.

This policy roles sit 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 Maori 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 pukenga tou - Skills & Experience**
- Cabinet, Parliamentary and legislative processes and the functions of central agencies and reporting requirements,
- A minimum of **two years'** experience working within a policy environment,
- Experience working on Maori-Crown policy issues desirable,
- An academic background that demonstrates that you are a critical thinker,
- Initiative, curiosity, flexibility, and openness,
- Able to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly,
- Work collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders.

The expected appointed salary for this role is $82,000 - $95,000 depending on experience

**Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau - 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 Takinatanga - Our Story**

Toitu 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, Maori, 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 - Tahi/1 & Level Rua/2 doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitu 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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