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Strategic Policy Advisor

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Social Development Full time

About Us

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We're a people-centred organisation, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. Our teams are in communities across the motu, providing social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we're committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve, and we care about the wellbeing and success of our people.

Our Work Environment

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We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

The Role

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This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality strategic advice on a range of portfolio areas to the Chief Executive. As a Senior Governance Specialist, you'll be part of a team of advisors working closely with the Leadership Team and other business units across the Ministry of Social Development. You'll work at pace to provide sound advice and facilitate solutions to complex policy and organisational challenges.

You'll need to think strategically about Ministry priorities, build and maintain strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders, communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation, and understand how to measure and mitigate risk. This role requires adaptability, comfort working at pace, and being able to navigate workplace relationships in a way that supports respectful and effective communication.