Senior Advisor, Policy

7 hours ago

Wellington, New Zealand Department Of The Prime Minister And Cabinet, New Zealand Full time

2 x SENIOR ADVISORS, POLICYNational Security GroupFixed Term or Secondment to December 2025Full time - Wellington based roleThe appointing salary range, including KiwiSaver is $107,101- $119,701 p/aJoin us in a pivotal role where your expertise can shape the future
If you're driven by a passion for national security and resilience, thrive on strategic challenges, and aspire to make a significant impact at the heart of government, we want you on our team.For a generation or more, we have enjoyed a comparatively stable and secure strategic environment that has been favourable to New Zealand's interests and values.
However, the world is changing.
Navigating this requires skilled individuals with excellent policy skills and a demonstrated ability to apply these to complex policy challenges.
We need strategic thinkers that can work collaboratively with others to solve problems and balance a complex set of intersecting trade-offs, including national security, individual rights, economic growth, and natural justice.We're looking for two talented Senior Advisors to join the National Security Policy Directorate (NSPD) within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC).
NSPD sits within the National Security Group.
Our current vacancies are in the Security and Intelligence Policy team, offering a rare opportunity to work on a deeply interesting legislative project.What are we looking for?We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in developing policy for legislation and taking a Bill through the legislative process.
Having a working knowledge of the national security system, intelligence and security and/or law enforcement and the relevant domestic and international law which applies, including human rights frameworks will be viewed particularly favourably.In addition, our ideal candidates will have:Experience in a policy environment working on complex projects, including legislationAn interest in national security, or in working to provide better outcomes for New ZealandersKnowledge of government priorities and relevant political contextDemonstrated ability to apply analytical frameworks and methodsExperience developing others through coaching and mentoring to achieve high performanceSound judgement, organisational and political nous, critical and lateral thinkingThe ability to influence and engage others within and outside the organisationExcellent communication skills - persuasive, collaborative and inspiringEmotional intelligence and a consultative natureEligibility requirementsTo be eligible for these positions, 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.You must also be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) national security clearance.
Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15-year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.
Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Given the length of this role, preference will be given to candidates who already hold a national security clearance at TS or above.How To ApplyIf you have any questions regarding the role, please email Emma Bickerstaffe, Manager, Policy at ****** in the first instance.Applications close 8pm Tuesday 21 January.
All applications must be submitted online.Please note, to apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
The role is based in Wellington.
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