Manager, Policy

1 day ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Regulation Full time

Use your expert policy skills to improve regulatory quality across government
- Make a positive impact within a new centralised government agency
- Work in a collaborative environment that values your professional input and leadership expertise

**About the Ministry for Regulation**

The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do. We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment.

The New Zealand government uses regulation to protect communities from harm, and to improve outcomes for its people. Our job is to help improve the overall quality of regulation - and the way it is implemented - by working across the public service with experts in their fields.

**About the Team**

The Policy business group is a professional advisory team that works closely with the government. It oversees and manages the regulatory system, offering key advice on improving laws and regulations.

**About the Role**

Our three Managers, Policy play a critical key role in supporting the Deputy Chief Executive, Policy while leading a team of advisors to support government agencies in fulfilling their regulatory stewardship obligations.

This vacancy is to lead the Regulatory Policy Design team. Drawing on your leadership experience, you will lead the team in delivering sound strategic advice on the Regulatory Management System and identifying opportunities for improvements.

You will oversee the regulatory impact analysis system and the Ministry’s role in providing early engagement and second-opinion advice on significant regulatory proposals across government. You will be responsible for leading advice to Ministers on regulatory policy protocols that could significantly impact New Zealand’s economy in a significant way

**About you**

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in public policy, including regulatory policy. You will have excellent critical thinking, communication and relationship-building skills, along with a proven ability to lead a team of policy advisors in a flexible and collaborative manner to deliver complex and impactful policy advice.

Additionally, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience as a people leader committed to building meaningful team relationships while leading teams through complex policy and regulatory challenges
- Sound judgement and political nous
- Proven experience collaborating with executive stakeholders to maintain trusted relationships
- A passion in driving professional development of team members
- Experience in building strong cross-agency and system connections that achieve enhanced outcomes.

Please click here for the job description: Manager, Policy

**What we can offer you**:

- The opportunity to be a part of a new agency with a clear vision
- Work with a dedicated and supportive leadership team, with a strong delivery focus and a can-do approach
- An opportunity to influence and deliver on a wide range of strategies and frameworks

**Salary range**:$169,590 - $224,313 dependent on skills and experience.

**How to apply**:
Applications close on**:**Sunday, 12**th** January 2025

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