Government jobs in New Zealand.

Leading policy teams · Managing team priorities · Reviewing policy advice

Experience delivering policy advice to Ministers; ability to lead diverse teams and mentor staff; experience managing policy projects, Cabinet processes and legislative processes

Supporting policy programme delivery · Shaping scheme policy · Formulating advice for decision-makers

Policy advice background or relevant experience thinking through difficult problems; relevant experience turning analysis into advice; New Zealand work rights at application

Leading strategic workstreams · Developing ministerial advice · Facilitating cross-agency teams

8+ yrsAt least eight years leading strategy, policy or comparable complex public-sector work; experience in the social sector, children's systems, or family violence and sexual violence; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

Supporting government projects · Analysing information · Developing evidence-based insights

Practical experience in consulting, policy, defence, national security, emergency management, infrastructure or complex government environments; New Zealand citizenship, permanent residence or a current Residency Class Visa

Providing strategic leadership · Advising elected Council · Implementing Council strategy

Executive leadership experience in a comparably complex organisation; experience working with boards, governance groups, elected representatives and/or senior stakeholders; success developing iwi partnerships; appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations

Developing evidence-based advice · Gathering stakeholder insights · Supporting programme delivery

Experience developing advice, analysis or insights to support decision-making

Issuing community grants · Supporting community initiatives · Mitigating aircraft noise effects

Coordinating assurance reviews · Commissioning independent reviews · Translating assurance findings

Relevant tertiary qualification; significant experience across investment assurance, major projects, public finance, business cases or portfolio governance; ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance

Supporting assurance reviews · Maintaining the assurance framework · Analysing investment information

Relevant tertiary qualification; experience in project assurance, project delivery, public policy, analysis or a related field; ability to obtain and maintain any required New Zealand Government security clearance

Providing advice and briefings · Researching complex issues · Supporting policy delivery

Leading Māori arts strategy · Leading Te Kāhui Māori · Influencing investment and partnerships

Expertise in ngā toi Māori, te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori and tikanga; senior leadership experience; strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; New Zealand citizenship, residency or valid visa with the right to work

Providing planning advice · Managing work packages · Liaising with clients

5+ yrsDegree in planning, environmental management or a related discipline; NZPI membership or working towards membership; 5+ years’ New Zealand experience in urban and/or environmental planning; sound knowledge of the RMA and new planning legislation; practical experience in statutory and/or strategic planning

Maintaining visitor facilities · Managing carpark operations · Educating visitors on regulations

Current First Aid certificate; full New Zealand driver’s licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment

Preparing reports and advice · Analysing evidence and data · Leading complex initiatives

Master’s or PhD-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience; experience providing high-quality advice; experience understanding, manipulating and presenting data

Leading conservation delivery · Coordinating work programmes · Building stakeholder relationships

Valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment

Investigating complex complaints · Engaging children and stakeholders · Advising on fair resolutions

Experience in Feedback and Complaints and governance; knowledge of Oranga Tamariki social work framework, practice and policy; knowledge of relevant legislation; full, clean, current NZ Driver's Licence

Leading regulatory programmes · Developing oversight approaches · Engaging with stakeholders

Designing inquiry processes · Advising inquiry panels · Mentoring facilitation staff

Experience in a commission of inquiry, court, tribunal or other investigatory body; tertiary qualification in public policy, Māori studies, law, New Zealand history or another relevant discipline

Influencing council policies · Providing strategic advice · Preparing advocacy submissions

2+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline; approximately 6–7 years in advisory roles; 2–3 years at senior advisory level; 4–5 years across Māori policy, implementation and formal engagement; understanding of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

Shaping mental health strategy · Preparing ministerial policy advice · Monitoring initiative progress

Tertiary qualification in public policy, health or a related field; understanding of public policy and machinery of government

Providing executive advice · Leading business planning · Developing governance papers

Proven executive or senior advisory experience; experience in regulation, regulatory systems, public sector governance or a similarly complex environment; knowledge of, or willingness to understand, Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public service

Leading strategy and policy · Advising senior leaders · Developing strategic priorities

Significant experience leading strategy and policy functions in local or central government; people leadership and management experience; currently residing in New Zealand; New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid New Zealand work visa

Leading strategic projects · Developing operational frameworks · Advising senior leaders

Significant senior-level operational, strategic or advisory support experience; strong machinery of government knowledge; proven complex project and programme leadership; experience writing briefings, managing OIAs and responding to WPQs; project management methodology and risk management experience; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and culturally responsive practice

Leading operational policy work · Translating legislative changes · Providing regulatory advice

Valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment

Scoping policy implications · Planning policy analysis · Advising on law reform

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; right to work in New Zealand

Engaging stakeholders · Developing policy · Conducting analysis and research

4+ yrsAt least four years of professional experience in public policy, regulation, or a related area; relevant professional experience; a tertiary qualification in economics, finance, law, or public policy

Providing technical direction · Leading urban planning · Managing stakeholder relationships

10+ yrsTertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management, Urban Design, Social Science or related field; 10 years’ senior urban-development experience; full NZPI membership or ability to become a full member; current full NZ driver’s licence; experience leading diverse professional teams

Leading planning specialists · Developing land use policy · Providing planning advice

7+ yrsAt least seven years’ experience in a planning or resource management policy-related position; relevant tertiary qualification