Are you passionate about shaping social policy in Aotearoa? Join a collaborative and inclusive team as a Principal Policy Advisor. Bring your expertise to the table, influence key policy outcomes, and drive long-term social and economic development. This team is at the forefront of change and with the opportunity to make a significant difference. Collaboration is central, where they look to deliver evidence based, impactful policy.
You need to be committed to policy and advising Ministers. You will also be a trusted communicator, able to brief Ministers, senior officials and Select Committee and facilitate interagency processes on complex system issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead policy projects from start to finish, defining problems and delivering high-quality solutions.
Advocate for Māori communities by understanding their unique challenges and contributing to cross-sector efforts.
Work closely with Ministers and senior officials to provide timely, high-quality advice.
Mentor and develop policy analysts, helping them grow in their roles.
Flexibly contribute across the wider policy programme.
What You’ll Bring:
In-depth knowledge of policy, with a strong interest in social policy.
Strong understanding of government systems and political processes.
Skilled in analytical frameworks and evidence-based decision-making.
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to policy challenges.
What's next:
Ready to make a difference? Interview before Christmas for a New Year start!
Matthew.Drake@robertwalters.co.nz
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Matthew Drake on 04 471 9709.
