Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Pou Tohu Matua Kaupapa Here | Senior Policy Adviser Te Aka | Policy, Performance & Insights Permanent / Fulltime Wellington
Salary Range $112,646 - $130,434
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi If culture is thriving, the people will be well
Do you want to support a broad policy work programme that will help shape the future of New Zealand's media and screen sectors?
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Policy Adviser to join our Media & Screen policy team.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role In this role, you'll work on complex, high-impact policy challenges, identifying emerging opportunities and issues across New Zealand's media and screen sectors. You'll play a key role in shaping system-wide thinking and providing strategic advice to Ministers on these challenges and levers available to influence positive outcomes for the sectors and New Zealanders.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Provide high-quality advice to Ministers on complex, cross-cutting issues
- Lead and contribute to high-impact policy projects that drive system change
- Work across a range of policy levers – including regulatory and system-level – to deliver outcomes
- Collaborate with other government agencies and stakeholders
- Support and mentor others as part of a high-performing team
Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here
Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website.
Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026
For enquiries about this position contact Mata Moke - mata.moke@mch.govt.nz
Āheinga | Eligibility If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information
To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz)
