Senior Policy Advisor

* Opportunity to shape policies and priorities * Contribute to a safer and more effective legal system * Be part of a transformational journey tackling significant societal issues * Proven experience in providing policy advice in a public sector organisation * Strong knowledge of public sector systems and processes

Our client is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to join their dedicated team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of timely, accurate advice on complex policy issues within one of the most trusted public services.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping policies and priorities, contributing to a safer and more effective legal system. This is a unique chance to be part of a transformational journey, tackling highly complex issues, and improving access to services. The wider team holds responsibility of a range of work which deliver on governments law, alongside national security objective, a range of rights and arrangements.

What you bring:

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you bring extensive experience in providing policy advice within the public sector. A legislative or legal background is desirable for this piece of work.

You will be someone who has worked with legislation and regulation or has held the pen on providing secondary legislation. You can advise on topical and important matters and administer clear advice on frameworks, systems and policies that underpin access to these services.

Being able to communicate and write to a high level will be important as you are expected to be able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

What sets this organisation part:

This organisation values diversity and respects its people. They are committed to delivering great service with integrity. They listen to and work with their communities to improve their services for the people who need them most and increase support for the most vulnerable. They strive to provide a high quality of service regardless of who they are serving, where they are, or how they interact with them.

Keywords: Policy Development, Public Sector, Justice System, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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