Lead Advisor Operational Policy

20 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Fixed term 24 months Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Te Ara Manaaki Branch: Kāwai ki te Iwi / Service Delivery & Operations Salary: $88,549 - $119,802
Want to help deliver a better Aotearoa, New Zealand?
Be part of a programme making it easier for people to access government services
We have a great opportunity for a Lead Advisor, Operational Policy to join our waka and support this important mahi.
This is a two-year fixed term position. Because of the work we do, you need to have New Zealand Citizenship to be considered for this role.
Mō te tūnga | About the Role
As the Lead Advisor within a cabinet approved multi-year programme of work, you'll have a good understanding of programme and project management governance and delivering an end-to-end service. You'll be responsible for leading a small team to provide sound and knowledgeable operational policy advice for passports, citizenship, births, deaths, marriages, and civil unions.
Mōu matou| About You
- You'll have a good understanding of the machinery of government, regulation and compliance functions and purpose
- You'll have experience providing policy advice, preferably in an operational or regulatory environment
- Experience working with legislation - understanding, interpreting, applying, and developing
- A demonstrated ability to work with complex, ambiguous, and risky issue
- A proven track record of delivering effective and practical solutions
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Excellent critical thinking, research, and analysis skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Mōu mahi | Our Work
New Zealanders expect to be able to access government services seamlessly, irrespective of the specific agency providing the services. Te Ara Manaaki is a multi-year cabinet-approved programme responsible for transforming its system of service delivery for identity and life event services and products. Our work includes:
Passports and Citizenship
Civil Registration
Iwi Affiliation
Engagement with iwi is enabling us to learn about and understand the needs and expectations of different iwi in relation to DIA collecting, storing, and sharing iwi affiliation data. Information from this engagement forms an input into the design and implementation of the modernised civil registration system. This significant area of work is well under way.
Ko wai mātou | About Us
We value diversity and inclusion and know that this contributes to better business outcomes. Our ways of working are flexible and family friendly enabling you to take care of your responsibilities outside of work.
- You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some very talented people, including international partners, all working towards the same goal
- There will be plenty of growth and development for your career in a dynamic, flexible working environment
- You'll be supported at all levels to enable you to do the best job you can do If you're looking for a role that is challenging where no two days are the same, then please get in touch with us today.



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