Policy Advisor Level 1 | Wellington City

Job Description

Policy Advisor (Level 1), Wellington – Casual Contract
National Office, Ministry of Justice.
Multiple positions available

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We're looking for a number of casual advisors to undertake submissions analysis in Justice's National Office in Thorndon, Wellington for approximately four to six weeks, subject to the project demands. Successful casual advisors would ideally start work as soon as possible.

What will your role involve?

Submissions analysis is the process of reviewing and interpreting feedback and proposals received during consultation. It focuses on identifying the main themes, issues, and viewpoints so Government decision‑makers can understand public sentiment and assess the ideas put forward. Submissions need to be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.

Your role will be to extract, sort, and code key content from public submissions. You may also be required to assist with other policy-related tasks as required.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

• demonstrate writing skills.
• pick up and understand new concepts and systems quickly.
• systematically identify key points from submissions that range widely in detail and complexity.
• analyse and categorise information quickly, while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• pick up related administrative tasks.
• work well as part of a team, as well as independently.

And who have experience in, or feel confident:

• reading and categorising large volumes of qualitative data; and
• presenting findings in a clear and concise written format.

Prior experience in submissions analysis and knowledge of submissions analysis is desirable, but not essential.

The hours of work will fall within the standard business day (8 - 6 pm), and will vary from week to week, up to 40 hours per week. You will need to be flexible - there are no guaranteed hours as the scale of the work to be completed is yet to be determined.

Due to the nature of the work and tight timeframes, we are unable to accommodate remote work requests, and the work will need to be undertaken at the Ministry of Justice's National Office in Thorndon, Wellington.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

When you choose to work at the Ministry of Justice – Tahu o Te Ture you'll join a successful and dynamic team committed to making a real difference to all New Zealanders. You will be part of a team that is working to improve the safety of our communities, and the fairness and credibility of our justice system.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 to $85,567 pro rata, based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here.

You will need to complete an online application form, and attach your CV, highlighting any relevant experience.

Applications close on 20 February 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz