Principal Policy Advisors: Multiple Opportunities!

Multiple opportunities available as a Principal Policy Advisor to lead complex policy initiatives that shape impactful solutions across diverse areas. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teams, and provide expert advice to address challenging issues. With opportunities to work on operational, legislative, regulatory, and strategic programmes, these roles offer the chance to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in a dynamic, and supportive environment.

We are seeking experienced Principal Policy Advisors to lead work across a range of challenging and meaningful policy areas. If you're passionate about driving change, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering high-quality advice, we want to hear from you!

About the Roles
We have multiple opportunities available for skilled Principal Policy Advisors, including both permanent and fixed-term roles.

These roles are based in Wellington.

As a Principal Policy Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping evidence-based policy that addresses complex issues and delivers impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects spanning operational, legislative, regulatory, and strategic cross-government policy programmes.

This is an exciting chance to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation are highly valued.

What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Expert analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to produce high-quality policy advice under tight timeframes.
• Proven experience building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders across multiple settings.
• Leadership capabilities, including coaching and mentoring others while contributing as a collaborative team member.
• A deep understanding of the circumstances and issues facing diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled populations, and other key groups.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Significant (5+ years) experience in central government policy is essential.

Why Apply?
This is your chance to work on challenging issues that matter while advancing your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing. Flexible working options are available to help you balance professional growth with personal commitments.

If you're ready to make an impact through meaningful policy work, apply now!

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