Principal Advisor, Policy

• Use your expert policy skills to improve regulatory quality across government

• Make a positive impact within a brand-new central agency

• Work in a collaborative environment that values your professional input

About the Ministry for Regulation

The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do.

We're here to improve the quality of regulation so all New Zealanders can flourish. We lead the regulatory management system (the set of policies, institutions, processes and tools employed by central government to pursue and maintain good quality regulation) and contribute to the design and operation of individual regulatory systems.

We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment.

About the Role

The Ministry has a Principal Advisor opportunity within the Policy Group.

The Policy Group's core functions are to:

• Provide strategic co-ordination and oversight of the regulatory management system

• Lead thinking on regulatory stewardship and support the public sector to meet its obligations

• Oversee and run the regulatory impact analysis system

• Provide second-opinion advice on significant regulatory proposals across government.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Regulatory Management System Team. The core responsibility of this team is to:

• Advise our Minister on the Regulatory Standards Bill. Once passed, this team will have a lead role in the implementation and stewardship of the Bill, and associated initiatives

• Provide advice on, and delivery of, other improvements to the Regulatory Management System.

The Regulatory Standards Bill, which is a commitment in the Act-National coalition agreement, aims to provide a benchmark for good regulation through a set of principles that all regulation should comply with; and supporting transparency and accountability mechanisms.

You will lead aspects of the policy advice and processes relating to the Bill, working collaboratively with team members, the wider Ministry, and beyond. You will also take the lead on other areas of the Regulatory Management System and work to improve the system over time.

We are looking for someone who has extensive experience working in public policy, including regulatory policy. You will have excellent critical thinking, communication and relationship skills, and a proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with others to deliver complex and impactful policy advice. There is some ability to adapt the role depending on your skills and interests, but you will also be prepared to adapt your focus in response to shifting work priorities.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to utilise and build your thought leadership and policy skills, while working on a government priority in a central agency context

• Varied and impactful work, with a need for cross-agency engagement and collaboration

• Work within a dedicated and supportive team, with a strong delivery focus, who values diversity of thought and knowledge sharing is encouraged

• Flexible working options.

Please see the attached job description Principal Policy Advisor for further information.

Salary range: $127,142 - $168,973 dependent on skills and experience.

How to apply:

Please click the 'Apply Now' button and provide all the necessary information.

Applications close on Thursday, 5th December 2024.