Senior Policy Advisor – National Security & Justice

NZ Police; Wellington, Upper Hutt, Masterton District, Porirua; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking energetic and capable policy professionals who are looking to tackle some of New Zealand's most pressing challenges. Join us and make a real difference for the future of our communities.

The NSCCJ Policy Team handles a broad portfolio from national security to criminal justice reform, offering policy opportunities across diverse sectors. The role includes potential staff rotation and working across policy groups in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading, or a critical role in supporting, complex and significant policy initiatives.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills - the ability to work through ambiguity and develop evidence-based options, and to exercise sound judgement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly, and to tailor advice for different audiences, in a way that effectively informs and influences policy advice.
• A track record of building and maintaining effective and trusted working relationships (internally and across agencies) that support understanding and influence outcomes.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to policy development and implementation.

Skills

Complex policy initiatives

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationships

Te Tiriti understanding

Job description

New Zealand Police is seeking energetic and capable policy professionals who are looking to tackle some of New Zealand's most pressing challenges. Join us and make a real difference for the future of our communities.

The NSCCJ Policy Team handles a broad portfolio from national security to criminal justice reform, offering policy opportunities across diverse sectors. The role includes potential staff rotation and working across policy groups in Wellington.