Principal Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

**Your new company**
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Be a part of an organisation that is pivotal to New Zealand's growth and development - your new company is the largest 'policy shop' in NZ. You will be part of a team that is involved in policy on identifying significant opportunity for experience across a broad variety of areas. This is a team that prides itself on enabling each other, with a good team culture and a supportive working environment.

**Your new role**
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You will play a leading role in delivering an ambitious work programme that shapes New Zealand industries for the future. In this role, you will be leading out significant parts of the team's policy and partnership work programme, supporting the Manager in team leadership, and supporting the development of team members.

The work programme includes the policy and strategy for the eider branch, the development and policy implementation of the ongoing projects, and the Review of Government funding across an enticing ongoing project.

**What you'll need to succeed**
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The Principal Policy Advisor is a leadership position. You will bring your proven policy, relationship and delivery skills to support our work with key partners.
Experience in economic development policy would be valuable, but most important is the ability to think analytically and strategically through issues. An ability to engage effectively with sector stakeholders to influence outcomes is critical.
- A strong understanding of policy processes, delivering robust and strategic analysis and advice.
- Effectively led and delivered complex work programmes.
- Built credible, respected relationships and engaged with diverse stakeholders to influence outcomes (including Ministers, staff in partner agencies, Māori partners, industry partners, and other key external stakeholders).
- The ability to communicate coherently and with clarity on complex issues.
- Provided active coaching and mentoring support to others.
- Flexibly responded to changes in priorities and demands for work, and managed associated risks.
- Must have legal right to live and work in NZ.

**What you'll get in return**

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This is an exciting role that gives you the ability to work in an organisation that prides itself on its non-hierarchical way of working and good team culture. This is your chance to lead a motivated team in policy that is topical on New Zealand’s agenda.
- Work on robust pieces of policy and make a significant impact.
- Enjoy a challenging and diverse culture.
- Opportunity for career progression whilst expanding your policy repertoire.
- Salary: $132,417 - $160,472- Full-Time, Wellington CBD

**What you need to do now**

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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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