Senior Policy Advisor

5 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

Senior Policy Advisor role, Wellington CBD.
**Your new company**
Be a part of an organisation that is pivotal to New Zealand's growth and development - your new company will be one that is involved in policy on both a quality assurance, domestic and international level. This is a team that prides itself on enabling each other, with a good team culture and a supportive working environment.

**Your new role**
You will be an experienced Senior Policy Advisor in a non-hierarchical robust team, managing both internal and external relationships and reporting to the Policy Manager.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading, managing and advising alongside collaborating with the team to achieve the strategic goals and key deliverables - working towards fostering a positive and motivated team environment.
- Contribute to the development of a business plan to ensure objectives are delivered within the team. Ensure a customer centric focus within the team, in line with the organisation and wider values.
- Risk management and anticipation.
- Represent the organisation on policy matters as requested, this includes managing and contributing to Ministerial correspondence for Senior leaders.

Work alongside the Policy Manager:

- To provide support for planning programmes, strategies and priorities involving cross-agency work.
- Help to identify gaps and opportunities for further work consistent with the organisation’s framework and strategic direction. This will include contributing when required

**What you'll need to succeed**
You will need to have experience in writing policy such as ministerial, cabinet papers, OIA’s and briefings; as well as the ability to mentor policy writing in peers below. You must also have good interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships both internally and externally, with the skill to coach others.

**What you'll get in return**
This is an exciting role that gives you the ability to work in an organisation that prides itself on its non-hierarchical way of working and good team culture. This is your chance to lead a motivated team in policy that is topical on New Zealand’s agenda.
- Work on robust pieces of policy and make a significant impact.
- Enjoy a challenging and diverse culture.
- Opportunity for career progression whilst expanding your policy repertoire.

**What you need to do now**

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