Senior Advisor Operational Policy

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives. Mō'te'tūnga'| About the role You will be working in a highly motivated and collaborative team. Our work programme focusses on developing advice and operational policies to prevent and reduce homelessness and provide housing and support services for vulnerable New Zealanders. The work is varied and can include providing Ministers with advice and updates on delivery and implementation of key initiatives through to engaging with sector bodies on what is working on the ground. The Senior Advisor is responsible for:

- working alongside policy, programme and delivery teams to lead or contribute to the design and development of high-quality operational policies, support implementation of operational solutions, and provide advice on progress of key deliverables to Ministers and the leadership team at HUD.
- Understanding and implementing the strategic approach for the team to ensure the successful delivery of our operational policy and service design work programme
- Leading projects and providing strategic and operational advice and on complex and sensitive areas
- Identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities in operational policy
- Effectively influencing through engagement and communication with stakeholders
- Supporting the enhancement of overall capability of the team through coaching and mentoring others in their day-to-day work.

The salary range for this position is $98,700 - $120,600 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution. Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About you You have experience, knowledge or formal training in policy and/or operational policy or related fields. You have excellent relationship, influencing and communication skills. You will be able to:

- understand the current government context, agenda and priorities and demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and strategic agility as the needs and priorities of the Minister and the Ministry change
- have a high level of comfort with ambiguity
- use strategic thinking to identify what is important for the policy area in the medium and long term and system thinking to see issues in the wider context
- understand and select, adapt and use a range of up-to-date frameworks, principles, tools and methods
- use advanced critical thinking, reasoning and judgement to identify policy issues and develop options
- use policy project management processes to lead and manage projects effectively
- use a range of oral, written and visual mediums to communicate effectively in diverse situations.

Ngā painga | What we offer
- Flexible working policy to give work/life balance
- Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
- Modern office space and cloud - based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
- Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
- Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
- We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
- We have a stepped remuneration framework where salary movement happens though defined step increases within a role salary band. Appointment to a step within the salary range will depend on the experience and skills the person brings to the role which will be better known following a recruitment process including an interview
- Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis



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