Principal Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

We have an exciting secondment opportunity for a talented Principal Policy Advisor to join a dynamic team navigating some of New Zealand's most pressing policy challenges and fostering system evolution.
The National Security Policy Directorate (NSPD) sits within the National Security Group, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Our role is to provide policy leadership and advice on crosscutting matters relating to national security, intelligence and security and cyber policy. We are a collaborative policy directorate working on cross-cutting projects and offer a dynamic, agile environment for our policy professionals.
You will be working in the Security and Intelligence Policy team, within a project team focused on responding to the Review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017. The immediate focus is on developing policy options to inform legislative amendment.
This role is a full-time, permanent secondment opportunity until March 2024, and is Wellington-based.
What are we looking for?
The Policy Project's Policy Skills Framework describes the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of NSPD's policy advisors. Principal Policy Advisors are expected to demonstrate these at the expert/leading level. For detailed descriptors, refer to the full Policy Skills Framework here.
- significant experience in a policy environment working on complex projects
- legislative experience - particularly in the policy development phase
- an interest in national security, or in working to provide better outcomes for New Zealanders
- knowledge of government priorities and relevant political context
- experience developing others through coaching and mentoring to achieve high performance
- sound judgement, organisational and political nous, critical and lateral thinking
- the ability to influence and engage others within and outside the organisation
- excellent communication skills - persuasive, collaborative and inspiring

**Eligibility requirements**: To be eligible for this position, you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.



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