Government Advisor Senior

22 hours ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Elevate your career in the New Zealand Government as a Senior Policy Advisor, shaping policies that positively impact the lives of New Zealanders.

Our Vision:

To create a safer, more prosperous New Zealand through effective policy development and implementation.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Senior Policy Advisor to join our Accident Compensation Policy team, where you will work closely with Ministers and senior public service officials to advise on the Accident Compensation Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Apply your policy expertise to deliver results for New Zealand by working on complex and high-profile government policy projects.
  2. Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, utilizing influencing and engagement skills to drive policy development.
  3. Develop and implement effective policy solutions, considering the interests of various stakeholders and upholding the Crown's obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  4. Collaborate with ACC and the Treasury to inform policy decisions.

Requirements:

  • Wide-ranging knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes.
  • Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships using influencing and engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated capability in working with Ministers and senior public service officials.

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.



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