We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates with senior experience in policy development, implementation, and advisory roles, aligned with the current priorities of the New Zealand Government. These roles involve providing advice to ministers and senior leaders on sensitive and challenging issues in dynamic and fast-paced work environments. If you have experience in briefing and advising ministers, policy analysis, legislative processes, and the parliamentary system, you can make a significant contribution to central government policy teams. As a Senior Policy Advisors, you will possess the following skills, knowledge, and experience: *Understanding Government Processes: Experience in a relevant political context. *Legislative Process and Parliamentary System: Proficiency in writing legislation and understanding the Select Committee process. *Evidence-Based Analysis: Skilled in using evidence, insights, and evaluation to support robust policy analysis. *Analytical Frameworks: Ability to apply analytical methods to interpret evidence. *Clear and Compelling Communication: Delivering clear, robust, and frank advice that is persuasive and actionable. Additional Expertise Sought in Specific Areas: *Health, Education and Social sector: Sector specialist and change management. *Regulation: Policy, legislation, implementation, monitoring and review. *Community and Infrastructure Resilience: Planning and development. *Natural Hazards: Policy development and implementation. *Ministerial/OIA: Leading ministerial and parliamentary correspondence. *Cabinet Paper Writing: Skilled in drafting and presenting cabinet papers. *Policy and Programme Management: Integration of policy development with programme management. We need to know If you are keen to hear opportunities that we are working on. If you are on the market now or in the near future, please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV (Word format) along with a cover letter detailing your availability, specialist areas of expertise, and your interests to mailto: or mailto: Apply online for this role or contact Kathy Claridge for more information. We have a talented team of people who recruit throughout New Zealand and love to go Above and Beyond for candidates and employers. We operate ten specialist teams across all key disciplines within an organisational structure, and our highly experienced consultants often further specialise in a particular role type. This means that whether you are looking for a new role or looking to find the best talent, we know where to look and who to speak to. Permanent RecruitmentContracting SolutionsTemporary Staffing SolutionsExecutive Search and Executive RecruitmentManaged TalentSolutions Payrolling Here at Beyond Recruitment, we are passionate about Aotearoa and its people. We aim to advance the opportunity for employers to succeed through the placement of top people while equally advancing the careers of our candidates. We are committed to working to benefit New Zealand both in business and the wider community through our work. Diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We are also proud to support a number of charities annually and love giving back to the diverse communities we serve.Our Values As a values-led business, we are passionate about New Zealand and seeing New Zealand organisations succeed through great people. Our core values are: We are fair, open, flexible, professional and honest in all our dealings We treat all people with respect We work collaboratively We stand for excellence in delivery and value We work to benefit New Zealand When you work with us, you will find us to be astute, relaxing, effective, engaging, refreshing and stimulating. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
