Senior Adviser Policy Media

3 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Culture & Heritage Full time

Vacancy 2026/02 

Pou Tohu Matua Kaupapa Here | Senior Policy Adviser (PN0359)

Te Aka | Policy, Performance & Insights

Permanent / Fulltime

Wellington

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving, the people are well 

Do you want to support a broad policy work programme that will help shape the future of New Zealand's creative and cultural sectors?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Policy Adviser to join our Media & Screen Policy team.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

In this role, you'll work on complex and meaningful policy challenges that require balancing of economic, cultural and social outcomes. You'll provide strategic advice to Ministers on a range of policy issues impacting on the media and screen sectors. This includes advising on matters such as investment in local content that New Zealanders access on our screens, radios and other devices, growing our creative and cultural exports, and stewardship of broadcasting legislation and public media outcomes.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead and contribute to high-impact policy projects
  • Work across a range of policy levers – regulatory, funding, and system-level
  • Collaborate with other agencies and engage with diverse stakeholders across the cultural, creative, media and screen sectors
  • Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive, and fast-paced environment.

Kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can hit the ground running, think strategically, work through ambiguity and build effective relationships. In return we offer varied and interesting work, with ample opportunities to apply and grow your policy skills within a supportive team.

You will need to demonstrate:

  • A track record of leading complex pieces of analysis, applying appropriate frameworks
  • Excellent analytical, project management and communication skills, with attention to detail and ability to work at pace while maintaining quality
  • Proven ability to deliver succinct, accurate and well-reasoned policy products that anticipate and meet the needs of Ministers
  • Sound judgement, political acumen and adaptability
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with experience influencing and shaping thinking at senior levels
  • Experience coaching, mentoring and supporting team members
  • Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to consider its application in your work.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description

Applications close on Wednesday 14th of January 2026. Interviews will be held from late-January.

For enquiries about this position contact Mata Moke  

 

Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga in order to work for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information

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