Senior Policy Advisor

Te tranga About the role

As a Senior Policy Advisor you will work in an interesting and dynamic environment providing advice to Ministers on a range of critical housing policy issues and reforms. As part of the Policy team the Senior Policy Advisor is responsible for contributing to the delivery of our work programme including a range of exciting opportunities to make a difference to social and affordable housing in New Zealand.

The Social Housing and Other Supports team focuses on developing solutions and advising on policy settings to deliver social and affordable housing solutions for New Zealanders. We arefocussed on looking at ways to improve the social housing system to ensure it delivers the right homes in the right places for the right people. Opportunities in the team span policy regulatory and legislative work.

Opportunities include but not limited to:

Undertaking complex policy analysis leading development of innovative practical and durable solutions

Developing policy options (including through engagement with stakeholders) and providing policy advice often in areas that are complex and sensitive

Taking the lead and project managing complex policy work and project teams

Enhancing the overall capability of the team through coaching and mentoring team members during their day-to-day work and against their longer-term development plans

The salary range for this role is $105780 $129286.

wheako pukenga About you

To thrive in our busy challenging and changing environment you will be adaptable flexible and resilient and you will bring our values to life as we work together to deliver change for Government.

As a policy professional you will be a critical thinker able to work on a range of complex and challenging issues and develop robust policy advice through a system wide lens. You should be comfortable leading policy work that achieves real tangible outcomes sometimes under urgency on often complex matters. You will be a confident communicator with experience working across agencies and with a range of stakeholders senior leaders and Ministers.

Ideally your skills and experience will include:

• Experience leading advice on complex policy matters including on system wide issues

• Experience providing technical coaching and analytical leadership to analysts

• Ability to engage effectively with delivery agencies stakeholders and other government agencies

• Clear and engaging writing style

• Experience working on legislative and regulatory systems would be beneficial but is not a requirement

• Sound judgment and an understanding of the machinery of government

• Experience in the public service or central government

You must also:

• Have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

• Be able to obtain relevant checks and clearances that are required (e.g. security clearance)

M mtou About us

Te Tpapa Kura Kinga reflects the intention of the foundation for a treasured home. The name comes from the Mori whakatauki (proverb) he kurakinga e hokia he kuratangata e kore e hokia - a treasured home will endure not so a treasured person. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kinga ora he hapori ora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place home - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

Ngpainga What we offer

• Flexible working to give work/life balance

• Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity provide safe spaces and encourage thought-leadership

• Close to the railway station modern office space and cloud-based technology that allows for joined up cohesive collaboration

• Wellbeing initiatives tools and courses and a discounted health insurance scheme

• Open minds - we arent afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference

• We work to make sure the aspirations of whnau hap and iwi are enabled

• Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis

Me phea te tuku tono How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note while applications close 5pm 28 August 2025 we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

For tracking and evaluation purposes all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in NewZealand to be eligible for this position.

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