Advisor - Strategy, Policy and Design L1 - L2

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Land Information NZ Full time

Work on policy to address challenges that impact all New Zealanders,
- Showcase your analytical skills and your ability to grow relationships,
- Collaborative team - begin your policy career or develop further

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roles
We have the flexibility to recruit to your level of experience in Policy, whether you are just starting out, or have a few years work experience under your belt.
**Policy Advsor Level 1**: As an entry level Policy Advisor, you will be supported to collaborate on smaller, but still challenging and complex policy projects, and have the opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality policy advice. This will support government priorities and our Toitū Te Whenua objectives.
There is also the opportunity to contribute to a variety of larger, high-profile policy projects and work collaboratively across central and local government on policy reforms.
**Policy Advisor Level 2**: For those who are more experienced with at least 2 years experience, you will have the opportunity to create, and contribute to the production of, high quality policy advice that supports government priorities and the Toitū Te Whenua LINZ outcome areas. You will also be able to contribute to a variety of policy projects and work collaboratively across central and local government on policy reforms.
The Policy Group work collaboratively, so we are looking for people who enjoy supporting and working alongside others to contribute to policy projects. You will get an opportunity to work alongside colleagues in the areas of strategy, regulatory stewardship, research and design. It is also important that you are forward thinking, can develop new, as well as test existing ideas; and that you are committed to making a difference.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

**Level 1**:

- You will have an academic background in a field that demonstrates that you are a critical thinker,
- Have a theoretical understanding of cabinet, parliamentary and legislative processes,
- Show initiative, curiosity, flexibility and openness,
- Be able to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly,
- Work collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders,
- Be a self-starter who actively makes suggestions and contributes to work

The annual salary range for this role is $64,000 - $78,933 dependant on experience.

**Level 2**:

- 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 Māori-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 annual salary range for this role is**: $79,000-$102,000 dependant on experience.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau - 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 Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū 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, Māori, 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 - Level Tahi/1 & Rua/2) don't match the advertised title. At Toitū 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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