Policy Manager – Legislative Reform

Wellington | 6-month fixed-term contract | $150,000–$195,000

Reference Number JAA6612

An opportunity for an experienced Policy Manager to take the lead on a high-profile legislative reform portfolio within a major public sector organisation.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for a team working across a number of legislative reform projects. The team has a significant programme of work underway, including legislation currently progressing through the House, consultation and policy development, as well as further legislative reform initiatives in development.

You’ll provide strategic leadership to the team, manage priorities across a busy portfolio and ensure high-quality policy and legislative advice is delivered to senior leaders and Ministers.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading a policy team in central government or a complex regulatory environment.
• Strong legislative policy and parliamentary process experience.
• Confidence working with complex, sensitive and high-profile policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership, relationship management and delivery skills.
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach and the ability to quickly establish credibility.

The opportunity

• 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential for a further 6 months.
• Wellington based.
• Salary range $150,000–$195,000, with a midpoint of $170,000.
• Negotiable start date, with an early commencement preferred.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior policy leadership role at an important point in a significant legislative reform programme, with the scope to make an immediate contribution across a high-priority portfolio.

Apply now

Apply now directly with an updated CV and cover letter. Please send any queries to James Atkin at info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz quoting Reference Number JAA6612.