Principal Policy Advisor – Legislation & Regulatory Change

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Wellington seeks a Principal Policy Advisor to drive significant legislative and regulatory change and to develop high-quality policy advice that improves outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.

You will work across the policy group, collaborating with frontline teams and stakeholders to advance the policy agenda while upholding the organisation's commitments to rangatahi wellbeing. This permanent, full-time role offers flexible work options and strong professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading development of complex policy advice in legislative/regulatory contexts.
• Deep knowledge of legislative and machinery of government processes.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to significant, complex legislative and regulatory change.
• Apply policy skills to gnarly issues that matter for children and young people.
• Build relationships with Māori, Pacific and disability communities to shape policy.

Skills

Policy leadership

Legislation knowledge

Machinery of government

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and mentoring

Māori engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in Wellington seeks a Principal Policy Advisor to drive significant legislative and regulatory change and to develop high-quality policy advice that improves outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.

You will work across the policy group, collaborating with frontline teams and stakeholders to advance the policy agenda while upholding the organisation's commitments to rangatahi wellbeing. This permanent, full-time role offers flexible work options and strong professional development.