Policy Jobs

We are looking for an enthusiastic health and safety professional to continue building a positive health and safety culture within HCC. In this varied role, you will be developing and maintaining H&S systems and procedures, developing new initiatives and coaching managers in the implementation of continuous improvement of our health and safety performance. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the Health and Safety in Employment Act (and other related legislation), experience in developing Health and Safety policies, leading programs and initiatives, hazard ID and reporting requirements. Your relationship building skills will be demonstrated by your approachable manner and engaging style with people. If you are an effective communicator, a self starter, solutions-oriented, have the ability to operate autonomously and as part of a team to achieve results, then we would like to hear from you. We offer fantastic benefits…

We have a challenging opportunity for a full time Policy Advisor in our Environmental Policy Department. The focus of the work is on the implementation of policy and methods in our next generation Regional Policy Statement. You will be working with other areas of Council to provide Greater Wellington’s input into district planning initiatives. If you have relevant planning and Resource Management Act experience, value those things about the Wellington region that make it the great place to live, and have real commitment to team work and excellence, we’d like you to apply. Do you want to work for an organisation that can really make a difference? To be a part of Making Greater Wellington Greater please look at the job description and apply by sending a completed application form along with your CV to This e-mail address is being…

The ARC has a vacancy for a Strategic Policy Analyst within the Coastal Policy section of the Policy and Planning Department. This important role will be responsible for a wide range of duties including contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, plans and strategies. Potential key activities include the following Overseeing any outstanding resolution of appeals to Plan Change 3 (Wynyard Quarter) to the Auckland Regional Plan: Coastal (ARP:C) and contributing to a multi-party working group coordinating Auckland's waterfront development matters; Coordinating the ARC's technical input to the Hauraki Gulf Forum; Assisting with other changes to the ARP:C and with other large coastal projects. This role will be varied, busy and challenging as the organisation transitions to the Auckland Council in November 2010. To meet the demands of this role we are seeking someone experienced in policy development…

We are setting up a new team to drive our leadership of the cross-government statistical system. As a Senior Advisor within this team you will  work with the Manager, System Strategy and Performance to ensure that the system has the strategies, frameworks, policy, legislation, standards and processes it needs contribute to the preparation and drafting of policy documents, legislation, regulations and ad-hoc policy advice monitor and review the system, providing medium to long term advice on its health and making recommendations on areas for improvement help build awareness of the system amongst staff at Statistics New Zealand build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with cross-sector participants in the Official Statistics System. This is a policy, purchase and performance monitoring role with a systems focus and requires you to have: experience leading defined policy projects experience providing purchase advice (desirable) experience…

You will be replacing a long-standing very experienced member of the team with a wealth of knowledge and respect. It is also anticipated that there would be a period of handover with the incumbent so the opportunities for career development are great.You will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the busy and demanding area of Treaty settlements and forestry related issues pertaining to Crown owned land; managing technical stakeholder relationships, negotiations, and providing input into policies and standards in these areas. Ideally, you will have practical working experience of the Land Act, Public Works Act, Treaty of Waitangi Act and/or other legislation related to government owned land management and associated legal frameworks. You'll be a natural problem solver, outcomes driven and able to contribute to the wider objectives of the organisation and its stakeholders while self-managing your workload.…

This is a challenging opportunity for highly efficient and effective Business Analysts (including a senior role). You'll have a wealth of related skills and experience in taking information from high level designs, developing business processes, requirements gathering, solution development and implementation using appropriately developed documentation. You will also be able to work collaboratively with other project resources and the business to ensure quality stakeholder engagement and focus on project deliverables and outcomes. If you are a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for providing mentoring to other project staff and contributing to the improvement of business systems through providing best practice business analysis expertise. Based in Wellington, we offer a great working environment with a lot of challenges and developmental opportunities due to the large scale of this programme and other projects that NZDF undertake. The Defence Transformation Programme (DTP)…

This is your chance to work at New Zealand's busiest international gateway!As a Border Immigration Officer you will be working with legislation to make sound decisions within very short timeframes, often in challenging situations. Persons coming to this country may not meet the requirements for entry, and it is your job to apply our immigration law in a fair, firm and humane way. Highly developed interpersonal skills are required for the role, which you may well have cultivated through your experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. You will need to have: Significant experience making decisions using legislation/ policy Ability to accurately analyse complex information Demonstrable expertise writing quality reports for various audiences - sometimes under pressure Confidence and experience with face to face interviewing A desire to work in a tight knit team where integrity and professionalism…

5 Month Contract The NZTA is developing a National Integrated Ticketing framework for New Zealand and is building a programme to move this forward. We are seeking an advanced strategic/policy advisor to support the Public Transport Integrated Ticketing Programme. This is not a standard policy adviser role and the candidate will need a mix of technology, strategy business and policy skills to provide these broad ranging programme delivery roles. To express your interest, please call Katy Farrell on 04 8946198 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    

We are looking for a qualified lawyer who has completed legal professionals to join our policy and planning team as Advisor Policy and Legal.This position provides both policy and legal advice on a range of issues relating to the work undertaken by Veterans' Affairs New Zealand. You must enjoy working as part of a team, yet be able to work without supervision. It is essential that you have well developed relationship management skills, possess excellent communication, administration and organisational skills and have the ability to manage workload effectively to ensure required timeframes and outcomes are met. Veterans have a special place in the hearts and minds of many New Zealanders.For those who did not return, Veterans' Affairs New Zealand (VANZ) coordinates commemorative activity of military significance, both nationally and internationally. For those that did return, VANZ manages government's relationship with…

Group Special Education is seeking an experienced Programme Manager, Strategy. In this critical role you will assume responsibility for lifting the strategic capability of this well-functioning team through tactical direction and leadership by example.Senior public policy experience, excellent analytical skills, along with the abilities to frame issues and provide intellectual leadership are critical competencies in this role. You will also bring proven experience managing national operational policy frameworks that ensure coherence between policy intent and implementation. This is an opportunity to develop and lead a stunning work programme through a time of significant change. In addition, the successful candidate will work as part of an inspiring management team who are committed to driving outcomes and supporting a continuum of services available to children with diverse needs. Ensure children with special needs achieve their full potential through education Manage the translation…