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Principal Advisor

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We are seeking Principal Advisors experienced in legislation to provide expert advice and support with the revision and development of Bills.

We are seeking seasoned Principal Advisors with Legislative experience to support with expert legal and policy advice on legislative matters, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and legal frameworks. Successful candidates will have prior legislative experience and have worked with development of new bills and acts.

What you'll do:

  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing and proposed legislation
  • Develop and draft legislation
  • Ensure legislative initiatives comply with best practices
  • Provide expert advice to senior management and policymakers on legislative issues
  • Facilitate consultations with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on legislative matters
  • Contribute to the development of strategic plans related to legislation and regulatory compliance
  • Identify potential impacts of legislative changes on the organisation and propose strategic responses
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, legal experts, and other stakeholders
  • Represent the organisation at legislative forums, hearings, and meetings
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive legislative advocacy

What you bring:

  • Experience in Law, Public Policy, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in legislative or legal advisory roles, preferably within a government or public sector context
  • Strong understanding of legislative processes and government operations
  • Proven ability to analyse complex legal and policy issues and develop strategic solutions
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
  • High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards

If you are interested in this position or other similar positions, please submit your CV below.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Peita Ransom on +6444719798

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Policy

Focus: Policy

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Wellington Central

Job Reference: ZQCLKR-2DF77172

Date posted: 10 June 2025

Consultant: Peita Ransom

Phone number:

peita.ransom@robertwalters.co.nz

Peita Ransom

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