Senior Policy Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

If you are looking for mahi where you can make a genuine contribution to the wellbeing of Aotearoa, look no further!  Eliminating family violence and sexual violence is one of the greatest opportunities for improving people's wellbeing.

The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention (the Centre) is looking for a 9-month fixed-term/secondment Senior Policy Advisor. The role sits within a multi-disciplinary and flexible team, working to establish and maintain strong relationships to influence others. The Senior Policy Advisor will help build support and shared ownership of collective advice to Government, working with a range of disciplines within our System Stewardship directorate: policy, strategy, investment, performance, communications, and outcomes and insights.

Senior Policy Advisors are responsible for developing and/or leading the development of advice as part of a programme of work to help the Centre achieve transformative change to eliminate family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa. We especially work in partnership across the family violence and sexual violence sector, alongside kaimahi from government agencies with roles and responsibilities relating to family violence and sexual violence.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Education/Professional Qualifications and Technical Skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Prior experience at a Senior Advisor level in a central government policy context an advantage.
• A high level of cultural competency, including a good understanding of te Tiriti and commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion through your work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster good relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Experience:

• Demonstrable policy or public-sector experience at a Senior Advisor level and/or in a relevant field.
• An understanding (or ability to develop an understanding) of the research and evidence base associated with family violence and sexual violence.
• Good networks and connections across the public sector and/or the family violence and sexual violence sector.
• Good working knowledge of public sector systems and processes.
• Sound knowledge of analysis and theory of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, including violence toward whānau (and/or a commitment towards learning and development in this area), is of benefit to all roles in the Centre.

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.

We are a small unit, with a big role. Established as an Interdepartmental Executive Board (IEB) our mandate is to ensure there is clear, joint accountability across government for work relating to the elimination of family violence and sexual violence.

The System Stewardship Group is the strategic thinker for the Family Violence and Sexual Violence system. We work in partnership with the Enabling Transformation Group to inform the future direction and iterations of Te Aorerekura and deeper policy development and/or advice.

We are responsible for maintaining a whole of Family Violence and Sexual Violence system view and providing leadership to ensure its long-term sustainability, health and integrity through the development and effective use of the key functions within the Group.

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. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $112,766 and $145,388 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Monday 30th March; 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

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