Policy Advisor

Everybody should have a place to live that is warm dry safe stable and affordable with access to the support they need to live healthy successful lives.

Te Tpapa Kura Kinga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa - New Zealands housing and urban development work programme.

M te tnga About the role

We are seeking three highly motivated and collaborative advisors to work within our Policy Group.

The roles sit in three different teams that each have a different focus area. The teams and their work programmes are closely connected so the roles are being recruited roles available are:

• Permanent role in the Land Use and Land Markets team. This team works across the organisation and with other Government agencies to deliver policy advice on Going for Housing Growth resource management reform and climate change. As a team we have a focus on delivering high quality work in a supportive and fun way and we are committed to your development.

• Permanent role within the Housing and Rental Markets team: The key focus of our Housing and Rental Markets Team is providing advice on policy issues within the rental particular looking at a range of policy issues regarding the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and regulation of property managers. Our team is also working on a review of the Retirement Villages Act. This role naturally lends itself to someone with regulatory and legislative policy experience but this is not essential.

• Permanent role in the Operational Policy team. This team leads a variety of projects ranging from leading on one of the key Government targets and working with policy teams on wider system approaches. We deliver policy changes to address housing needs that arise from issues within the housing and urban system and broader social sector. This can mean working on delivering advice to Ministers through to engaging with sector bodies on what is working on the ground or designing new initiatives.

Please indicate in your cover letter which role you would like to apply for or your preference order if you are interested in multiple.

In each of the roles you will get the chance to work on high-profile and challenging projects which are key priorities for this have a focus on delivering high quality work in a supportive and fun way and we are committed to your development.

wheako pukenga About you

The roles have different focusses so its not essential to have all of the skills below. However your skills and experience will include several of:

• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and challenging work environment

• Experience in policy
• Agood understanding ofoperating in a government context and an environment where being flexibleadaptable and agile iskey.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) anda track record of working effectively with andmaintaining the trust of colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience in working collaboratively across teams and organisations.
• Passionate about housing as a foundation for whnau well being

Your aptitude is more important than your background. We need inquisitive critical strategic thinkers with strong communication skills who can work effectively to deadlines. Your experience could be from a range of areas(e.g. Policy Economics Law etc.). You will build strong relationships across the Ministry and the sector. You will contribute to key pieces of work working flexibly to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

The salary range for this role is $76164 - $93090 3% Kiwisaver contribution.

Ngpainga What we offer

• Flexible working policy to give work/life balance

• Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity provide safe spaces and encourage thought-leadership
• 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
• We have a stepped remuneration framework where salary movement happens automatically through defined step increases within a role salary band. Appointment to a salary step will depend on the experience and skills the person brings to the role which will be better known following a recruitment process including an interview

Me phea te tukutono How to apply

To apply for any of these roles 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 8 September 2025we 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 New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

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