Policy Advisor Level 1 and 2, Fixed Term

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice New Zealand in Wellington seeks fixed-term Policy Advisors at Level 1 and Level 2 to support policy and legislation across the criminal justice system. These roles interface with government, social policy and the law, helping shape the framework that governs relationships between citizens and the state.

Level 1 suits early career policy professionals; Level 2 targets those with 12–18 months of policy experience.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification (Bachelor's minimum) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Ability to produce accurate written work to a high standard.
• Experience in policy-focused roles or transferable experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to policy and legislation across the criminal justice system.
• Bridge interface between government, social policy and the law.
• Develop the framework that regulates relationships between citizens and the state.

Skills

Policy development

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Policy Advisors Level 1 & 2 – Wellington, Fixed Term Full Time

National Office – Wellington

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We're looking for fixed-term Policy Advisors until end of May 2027 to join our Policy Group at both Level 1 and Level 2, contributing to policy and legislation across the criminal justice system, the interface between government, social policy and the law, and the framework that regulates relationships between citizens and the state.

• Level 1 suits those early in their policy career, working alongside more experienced practitioners.
• Level 2 suits those with around 12 to 18 months' experience in a policy-focused role (or clearly transferable experience), applying that experience to real, practical problems.

Each level has its own position description, with the specific experience and qualifications required. Please check the position descriptions to see which best matches your experience before applying.

What's On Offer

• Real influence over policy that affects the lives of New Zealanders
• A focused, meaningful piece of work within one of our policy teams
• Support from experienced policy professionals as you get up to speed, at whichever level you join

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

You'll bring a tertiary qualification (Bachelor's minimum) or equivalent knowledge and experience, and the ability to produce accurate written work to a high standard. The level of policy experience and independence expected differs between Level 1 and Level 2, so please refer to the relevant position description for full detail.

Mō Mātou/About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary will depend on the level and role, based on skills and experience. At Level 1 the range is $67,066 to $85,567 and at Level 2 $85,562 to $109,862.