Below is a brief description of this vacancyThis page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.Reference: 6692978Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have an interest or some experience in policy development or analysis? Are you able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities?We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Junior or Graduate Policy Adviser looking to grow their knowledge and experience in policy and strategy within a supportive team environment. With guidance from the Principal Policy Adviser and senior colleagues, you will help develop and review strategies, policies, plans, submissions and bylaws.To be successful in this role, you will be an excellent communicator who can analyse information and write in a way that is understood by a wide audience. You will need strong organisational skills, be able to meet deadlines, and have a positive, 'can-do' attitude.Skills and experienceYou'll need:A relevant tertiary qualification.Interest or some experience in policy development or analysis.Report writing skills.Sound knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.Strong communication and teamwork skills.A proactive approach to learning and development.Basic research skills.This is a full-time role that reports to the Principal Policy Adviser.How to applySound like you? Please click the 'apply' button below.Applying for this job is simple. We like to get as much information as we can before making a decision on who we would like to interview, so please set aside 10-15 minutes of your time to tell us about yourself. The process involves three steps:Find the position you are interested inUsing our website's search feature, search by keyword or enter a job code if you have seen the position advertised.Answer the questionnaireThis is up to 20 questions, which are designed to provide us with a little more information about you.Upload your CVIf you have a CV, you can upload it and your cover letter into our system by following a couple of simple steps.What happens next?We will send you an email confirming we have received your application. Once the recruitment closes, our interview panel will review all the applications. If you are successful in being short-listed for an interview, a member of our friendly People and Culture team will contact you with your interview details.HomeWorking here means being part of a motivated, supportive and customer-focused team.At the Manawatu District Council, we are committed to providing a community to be proud of.Contact UsIf you need any questions answered, please feel free to send us an email. We'd be more than happy to help!
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