Are you an experienced mid to senior policy whizz with strengths in engagement and designing policy options that can help achieve better outcomes for women?
- Can you bring your tactical nous to analyse opportunities that will support women and girls to have economic security and independence and help them to thrive?
- Can you harness the efforts of a range diverse stakeholders to create focus on delivery-focused initiatives?
- Can you articulate the value of new ideas to decision makers and broader stakeholders, and have the knowledge and experience to turn a ‘great idea’ into a workable solution?
- Have you got experience in economic policy and impacts on women in areas of economic empowerment including trade and entrepreneurship?
Mō Manatū Wāhine - About Manatū Wāhine
Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women is the Government’s principal advisor on improving the lives of wāhine women and kōtiro girls in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide system leadership, working across government and with stakeholders to improve outcomes for wāhine women and kōtiro girls.
Our people are crucial to achieving the strategic outcomes we are seeking. We are looking for capable mid to senior policy professionals with a great work attitude to join our team and help us deliver for wāhine women.
We value our Ko wai mātou (ways of working) which reflect who we are and what’s important to us; they guide and influence how we work as individuals, as teams and as one Ministry to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve.
Our Ko wai mātou are:
- Kia Māia - we are brave and courageous in all we do
- Tuia mai - we embrace and support wāhine from all communities
- Whakamanawa - we lead with heart to achieve the best outcomes for wāhine.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About this role
This is a policy role that focuses on identifying opportunities for women to participate fully and effectively in the economy and tactically analyses where to focus effort. The work requires you to identify early in the policy process who needs to be engaged with and to design policy options that are evidence-based and user-centred.
It requires a tactical and on-the-ground approach to engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively with others to design and iteratively test policy and delivery options in our focus areas of strategic focus.
This role will work closely with the other members of the policy and engagement teams, and across the Ministry.
Ko koe tēnei - About you
To be successful in this role you will be seasoned in policy work with an interest in designing, delivering, and testing policy options.
You will also bring the following:
- A sound foundation in policy advice and analysis
- Good strategic and tactical nous
- Real strength and interest in engaging with our partners
- Experience developing and designing policy options
- Excellent writing skills and experienced in ministerial advice
You will also have a sound understanding, of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be able to apply this within the work that you do.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
The salary range for the Senior Policy Advisor is $102,024 to $123,649. The full position description and application form are on the Manatū Wāhine website.
To apply, send your completed application form, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and your CV highlighting relevant skills, knowledge and experience to the Chief People Officer, via recruitment@women.govt.nz
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
We are committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion, diversity and accessibility. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us to improve outcomes for wāhine women and kōtiro girls. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
