Senior Policy Advisor

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

. Advise Ministers on high-profile policy issues .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$110,098 - NZ$138,028 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in central government policy development, with a strong focus on accident compensation systems and the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders. Proven track record in leading projects, mentoring teams, and applying analytical skills to create practical solutions in complex policy environments.

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Central Government Policy ExperienceAnalytical SkillsStakeholder EngagementProject LeadershipRegulatory Policy Experience

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentLegislation ShapingData AnalysisFinancial AdvisoryComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCuriosityJudgement

Industry Keywords

Accident Compensation SystemTe Tiriti o WaitangiEconomic PolicyHealth PolicySocial Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise Ministers on high-profile policy issues
Help shape legislation and major Government priorities
Influence decisions affecting workplaces across New Zealand
Work directly with senior leaders, regulators and stakeholders
Lead individual workstreams through to implementation
Develop policy, legislation and regulations underpinning New Zealand's accident compensation system
Work across social, economic and health policy
Help ensure access to accident prevention, rehabilitation and support
Lead significant projects
Grow capability across the team through mentoring and sharing expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 3+ years of central government policy experience
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to turn complex problems into practical solutions
Confidence engaging with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity, initiative and good judgement
Experience advising on financial and fiscal issues
Comfortable working with data
Regulatory policy experience (desirable)
Legal background (desirable)
Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in public policy (desirable)
Knowledge of economic policy and the New Zealand context (desirable)
Experience leading work programmes or coaching others (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Wellbeing benefits
Leadership development opportunities
Professional development and career-building opportunities across the public sector
Collaborative and supportive work environment