Job Description

Job Description

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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

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Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

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Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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Contribute to policy that shapes justice in Aotearoa.

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Senior Policy Advisor - Wellington, Fixed Term Full Time

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We're looking for fixed-term Senior Policy Advisors, until June 2027, to join our policy teams and deliver on specific work programmes spanning Human Rights, Access to Justice, and both District and Senior Courts.

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You'll bring strong policy capability to a defined piece of work, delivering high-quality advice and contributing to solutions within your team's areas of focus.

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If you've got strong policy judgement, can turn complexity into clear advice, and build relationships easily, we want to hear from you.

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For the full picture of what this role involves, please read the position description before you apply.

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What's on offer

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- Real influence over policy that affects the lives of New Zealanders
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- Focused, meaningful work within one of our policy teams
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- Support from experienced policy professionals as you get up to speed
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Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

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You'll bring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent relationship management and communication,



the ability to prioritise and deliver on a defined work programme and sound knowledge of the machinery of Government. A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) and the right to work in Current Zealand are essential. Legislative process experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

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Mō Mātou/About Us

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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.

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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.

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

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Benefits

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- an online professional development portal
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- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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Utu ā-tau/Salary

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

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Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026. We will review CVs as they come in and invite candidates to interview before the close date.

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📌 Senior Policy Advisor, Fixed Term (Wellington)
🏢 Public Defence Service - New Zealand
📍 Wellington