Division: The Johnson GroupJob Type: ContractLocation: WellingtonRef#: MTH06320Posted: 7 January 2025Close off: 15 January 2025Salary: $105,000 to $140,000Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Policy Advisor to join their social policy team on a Fixed Term basis.
In this fast-paced and varied environment, you will contribute to the development and implementation of policies that benefit New Zealanders.
The work programme will focus on providing big picture policy advice, leading key discussions, and making recommendations to influence decision-making.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to key policy projects to achieve optimal outcomes.Lead the delivery of strategic policy advice and facilitate key discussions with internal and external stakeholders.Draft comprehensive reports and briefings for Ministers and senior leadership.Develop data-driven policy insights and recommendations through rigorous research and analysis.Exhibit strong analytical and presentation skills.Strengthen team capability by mentoring and coaching policy advisors to enhance their knowledge and skills.Your Skills: Experienced Senior Policy Advisor in a NZ government agency, or Crown Entity.Experience (and a high degree of comfort) dealing with ambiguity.Proven ability to communicate with influence, and experience briefing elected representatives.Excellent writing skills, experience drafting policy papers and ministerial briefings.A good level of interest and some experience working with data beneficial given our breadth of work.Strong stakeholder engagement skills with other key agencies and providers including local government.A tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to policy, social science or economics.If you are interested please apply today with an updated CV to ****** quoting job reference #MT06320 or call Michelle Thomas on 049097384.
For further information about this job, please contact: Michelle Thomas - Senior Talent Manager - Permanent Recruitment Email: ******
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