Policy Manager | Consumer Policy

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 165,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE is seeking a seasoned policy leader in Wellington to head the Consumer Policy team. You will shape consumer markets, steer complex policy programmes and advise Ministers on key consumer legislation including Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act and related data initiatives.

Expect strategic leadership, strong communication, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture within a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading policy teams and developing people.
• Significant experience delivering complex public policy or regulatory programmes.
• Ability to lead at the system level and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Consumer Policy team and provide strategic leadership.
• Advise the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on consumer law and policy.
• Drive initiatives across data rights, product safety and consumer protection reforms.

Skills

Policy leadership

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy/Regulatory experience

Job description

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New ZealandersDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEUnique opportunity to advise on consumer law and policy issues in the Consumer and Commercial Regulatory SystemPolicy manager position available to lead Consumer Policy team$164,957 - $247,435 with appointing salary determined on candidates experience, capability and internal relativitiesTeam leadership and management permanent role in Wellington CBDAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:Shape the future of consumer markets in New Zealand.At MBIE, our purpose is to grow New Zealand for all. We are looking for an experienced and people-focused policy leader to join us as Consumer Policy Manager.This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team working at the forefront of consumer and commercial regulation. The team advises the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on a broad range of consumer law and policy issues and administers key consumer legislation, including the Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act, and Customer and Product Data Act.As Manager, Consumer Policy, you will provide strategic leadership across a high-profile and varied work programme that has a direct impact on New Zealand consumers and businesses. Current areas of work include consumer data rights, product safety, scam prevention initiatives, and wider consumer protection reforms.Skills and Experience Required - Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana:We are seeking an experienced policy leader who combines strong people leadership with strategic thinking and sound judgement.You will bring:Proven experience leading policy teams and developing people.Significant experience delivering complex public policy, regulatory or legislative programmes.Ability to lead at the system level, identify and drive change.Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and influencing skills, including experience working with senior decision-makers and Ministers.The ability to navigate ambiguity and balance competing priorities across a broad work programme.Experience building trusted relationships across government and external stakeholder groups.A commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.About MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Click here to view a position description.All applications must be submitted via our online process.Email Monica Chow at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20204 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Sunday, 18 October at 11.59pm.