Policy Project Lead: Elevate Government Policy

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Wellington is seeking a Manager, Policy Project to lead a multi-year programme strengthening policy capability, delivery and quality across New Zealand's Public Service.

This senior leadership role sets direction, leads a small team, engages senior policy leaders across agencies and internationally, and ensures high-quality policy advice and system-wide collaboration, with fixed-term until June 2029.

Qualifications

• Strategic policy understanding across the Public Service.
• System-level thinking with cross-agency impact.
• Proven ability to lead complex programmes with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Policy Project's multi-year programme to strengthen policy capability, delivery and quality across government agencies.
• Set direction for the Policy Project and translate priorities into practical work.
• Lead and develop a small team and manage budget and priorities.
• Engage senior policy leaders, chief executives and international partners.

Skills

Strategic policy leadership

Public Service leadership

Programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Wellington is seeking a Manager, Policy Project to lead a multi-year programme strengthening policy capability, delivery and quality across New Zealand's Public Service.

This senior leadership role sets direction, leads a small team, engages senior policy leaders across agencies and internationally, and ensures high-quality policy advice and system-wide collaboration, with fixed-term until June 2029.