Policy Advisor (Junior/Graduate) He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are looking for a Policy and Advocacy Advisor to join our friendly and collaborative Advocacy and Policy team at the Property Council New Zealand.

In this role, you will be the voice for the property sector. On behalf of our members, you will support the Advocacy team by working with central and local government to ensure policy makers make informed decisions that benefit our industry and wider communities.

You will help support the team to develop, implement, and monitor advocacy strategies that advance our members’ interests, and the interests of the wider property industry. Advocacy strategies will be developed regionally for local government and nationally for central government.

Your analytical nature and critical thinking skills will help foster policy development that enhances the lives of New Zealanders and fuels the economy.

This is a full-time role based in Auckland. Due to the collaborative nature of this role, we expect a minimum four working days in the office.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Ideally have a degree in law, politics and/or economics.
• Experience working in central or local government or a membership organisation is of benefit. An understanding of New Zealand’s political system and the legislative process.
• Have skills in policy, advocacy, critical thinking and research. Excellent written and oral capabilities.
• A strategic thinker with political nous. who can quickly grasp unfamiliar topics and draw connections to input into policy development.
• Polished communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills, enabling you to quickly build strong relationships across the organisation and the industry.
• A team player who is not afraid to test new ideas and enjoys a challenge.
• Will happily embrace Property Council New Zealand’s behavioural aspirations and actively add value to the culture of our team.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This an opportunity for you to work alongside and learn from professionals who tackle issues that impact our country. With five national events each year, there is an opportunity for additional learning and development to help improve your knowledge about the property sector.

Property Council offers a supportive, solution-focused work environment that allows our team to work both independently and collaboratively where required.

We're a friendly bunch and our members are at the heart of everything we do - we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Ko wai tātou?: Who are we?

Together, shaping cities where communities thrive

Ka taraia tahi ngā taone nui kia tupu hapori ora

Property Council is the leading advocate for New Zealand’s largest industry - property.

A not-for-profit organisation, the Property Council connects over 10,000 property professionals, championing the interests of over 550 member companies who have a collective $50 billion investment in New Zealand property.

Our membership is broad and includes some of the largest commercial and residential property owners and developers in New Zealand. The property industry comes together at our 80+ Property Council events, which offer professional development, exceptional networking and access to industry-leading research.

Property Council acts as a collective voice, giving our members a seat at the table with policy makers, ensuring they make informed decisions that benefit our industry whilst enabling a strong economy and thriving communities.

Want to find out more?

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Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Camden Bullivant on 04 471 9746.