Advisory & Policy - Expressions of Interest

Department-of-Internal-Affairs-Nz; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Internal Affairs NZ is seeking expressions of interest for Advisory & Policy roles in a Ministerial office during the 55th Executive Government term. The positions offer a unique opportunity to influence policy and legislation at the heart of government, while gaining experience in a dynamic public sector environment.

Advisory and policy roles involve providing general and political advice to Ministers, building effective relationships with Ministers, Caucus, coalition and support

Formación

• Experience advising Ministers on policy and legislation.
• Ability to interpret complex information for decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of New Zealand's parliamentary and governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and mitigations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide general and political advice to Ministers on portfolios.
• Develop relationships with Ministers, Caucus, coalition and support parties.
• Support progress of policy and legislation within portfolios.
• Work solo or as part of a team in a Minister's office.

Conocimientos

Machinery of Government

Parliamentary processes

Policy analysis

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Official Information Act

Risk management

Discretion and judgement

Descripción del empleo

Advisory & Policy

Ministerial Services are seeking expressions of interest of talented professionals who are interested in working in a Ministerial office in the 55th Executive Government. These roles offer a rare opportunity to work at the heart of government, contributing to decisions and initiatives that have a direct impact on New Zealand communities while gaining experience in one of the country's most dynamic and unique working environments.

Advisory and policy roles are responsible for providing general and political advice to Ministers on their portfolio(s) that are consistent with the objectives of the Government of the day. You will develop effective relationships with a range of individuals, or groups including Ministers, Caucus, coalition and support parties to facilitate progress of policy and legislation within a Minister's portfolio responsibilities. You could be the sole Advisor in an office, or work with a team of Advisors in a Senior Minister’s office.

Key skills and experience include:

• Understanding of New Zealand's machinery of Government, Parliamentary processes, and legislative frameworks.
• Strong political judgement, discretion and risk awareness.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and risks, and provide clear, practical advice to support decision-making.
• Experience developing policy and progressing this through to legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the Official Information Act and policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and mitigate political, reputational, and operational risks.

These positions are event-based employment agreements, with employment linked to the three-year Parliamentary term.

All persons working in a Ministerial Office must obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance. To check your eligibility please use the self check tool on the Protective Security Requirements website.