Job Description

Policy Advisors Level 1 & 2 - Wellington, Fixed Term Full Time

National Office – Wellington

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

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

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We're looking for fixed-term Policy Advisors until end of May 2027 to join our Policy Group at both Level 1 and Level 2, contributing to policy and legislation across the criminal justice system, the interface between government, social policy and the law, and the framework that regulates relationships between citizens and the state.

- Level 1 suits those early in their policy career, working alongside more experienced practitioners.
- Level 2 suits those with around 12 to 18 months' experience in a policy-focused role (or clearly transferable experience), applying that experience to real, practical problems.

What's On Offer

- Real influence over policy that affects the lives of New Zealanders
- A focused, meaningful piece of work within one of our policy teams
- Support from experienced policy professionals as you get up to speed, at whichever level you join

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

You'll bring a tertiary qualification (Bachelor's minimum) or equivalent knowledge and experience,



and the ability to produce accurate written work to a high standard. The level of policy experience and independence expected differs between Level 1 and Level 2, so please refer to the relevant position description for full detail.

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.

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

Benefits

- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of perks 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 will depend on the level and role, based on skills and experience. At Level 1 the range is $67,066 to $85,567 and at Level 2 $85,562 to $109,862.

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📌 Policy Advisor Level 1 and 2, Fixed Term (Wellington)
🏢 Public Defence Service - New Zealand
📍 Wellington