Policy Advisor Drinking Water at Taumata Arowai, Wellington - WairarapaType: PermanentHours: Full-timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Policy team, Strategy, Systems and PerformanceBring your policy experience and hit the ground running with this exciting opportunity to take on substantial policy projects in a new and changing environment!Be a part of improving water quality across NZOpportunity to work on unique and meaningful policy work close to the actionJoin a small team within an exciting and dynamic environmentThe Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand.
It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Maori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Maori Advisory Group.
Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public.
We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.If you're a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe every day for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.Our Advisor Policy will support the development and delivery of a range of policies, and policy positions, to support the consistent application of legislation and regulatory activity by Taumata Arowai.You'll be working closely with others within Taumata Arowai to incorporate research, data and insights into your policy development.The Advisor Policy will:Provide high-quality, evidence-based advice to develop and inform policy workProvide policy analysis to design guidance and advice on regulatory instruments and proceduresEnsure policy reflects good regulatory practiceBe comfortable managing projects to be completed within agreed timeframesInnovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.We are looking for someone who:Has experience as a policy advisor in a regulatory roleCan write in a range of styles and for different purposesCan translate policy and regulatory ideas into practical actions, through good listening and awareness of the context where the ideas will land.Please note, candidates must submit a completed Application Form to be considered for this role.You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
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