Senior Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Grow your policy career with Waka Kotahi
- Help shape our regulatory transport policy
- Join our team of passionate, highly skilled policy experts
- Open to job share/part time/flexible working options

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity This is a great opportunity to provide expert advice and positively influence the development of regulatory transport policy and make a difference to Aotearoa. Leading workshops and forums to support the regulatory policy programme, you will be valued for your excellent communication, facilitation skills and collaboration. This role involves lots of diverse thinking and problem solving. If you enjoy both strategic and analytical thinking, then this could be your next challenge This is a senior level role however we are happy to consider experienced policy advisors who want to grow and are looking for their next career step. This role can offer you:

- A range of high profile and stimulating work programmes including climate change, autonomous vehicles, social equityand road safety
- Inclusive and approachable leadership
- Daily interactions with a range of people across the business
- An open and supportive work environment

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. View the position description Ko koe tēnei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Solid expertise and experience in the development and delivery of policy and legislation
- An outstanding communication style
- The ability to influence without authority
- A high level of strategic and conceptual thinking
- Significant understanding of the machinery of Government
- An understanding of New Zealand's transport system and its legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.


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