Principal Policy Analyst
23 hours ago
**Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full time
**Location**: Wellington
**Business Group**: Policy Group
**Branch**: Regulation and Policy
**Salary**: $129,510 - $161,167
Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs serves and connects people, individuals and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. We do this through a significant and varied range of services, functions and portfolios.
We're looking for an experienced Principal Policy professional to join the Policy Group and lead our policy work for online casino regulations, as well as supporting other key policy work on gambling matters. You will need to be politically savvy and work closely with the team to develop quality policy analysis and advice at pace. We are looking for someone with great communication skills and experience with engaging with Ministers and diverse stakeholders.
We have recently finished a change process within our wider Policy branch and are now looking to build our Principal Policy Analyst cohort. This is an opportunity to join the team and help shape and advise on key policies that impact our communities.
**You will provide**:
- Research and policy advice that supports the work of the Gambling policy team;
- High quality and strategic thought leadership;
- Mentoring and coaching to other Policy Group staff to support their growth and development; and
- Experience in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders.
**You will have**:
- Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills;
- Advanced critical thinking skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity;
- Experience in developing policy and advising Ministers in a regulatory policy environment will be an advantage; and
- A tertiary qualification (for example in policy, law, economics, or another relevant field).
**What we offer you**:
- Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements;
- Professional development and learning that meets individual needs and facilitates career pathways;
- Supportive leaders and teams who appreciate diversity, encourage curiosity and welcome varied perspectives; and
- Wellness initiatives for overall health and wellbeing.
The Department of Internal Affairs offers significant opportunities to grow. We invest and believe in our people and offer diverse career opportunities to help them succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes.
**Applications close**: 5pm, 19 January 2025.
**Job description**: To review the full job description, please click here.
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