Principal Adviser Operational Policy [PN0461]

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📍 Wellington, New ZealandFixed Term Full Time

About this role

Pou Tohu Mātāmua Te Pae Kaupapa

Principal Adviser Operational Policy

Fixed Term or Secondment /Full-time 

Wellington



Salary Range: $131,063 - $151,919



Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
If culture is thriving, people will be well


We are looking for an experienced professional to backfill the Principal Adviser, Operational Policy position for a fixed term, through to the end of 2026.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
This role will drive and deliver work across several areas spanning operational policy, service design, legislative and regulatory administration, and funding and investments programming. The role provides leadership and quality assurance within the operational policy team to deliver work effectively.

 

We are looking for a strategic thinker with sound experience in operational policy, service design and delivery.  You identify opportunities and work collaboratively with the key players in the sector and across government. You elevate our approach to policy implementation, ensuring that our partnerships and delivery teams can turn governmental priorities into operational realities.


Kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll bring:

  • Significant experience in a variety of methodology, including policy and advisory techniques, and service design approaches.
  • Demonstrable experience in assessing the opportunities, risks, feasibility, costs and benefits of operational policy design options, with expertise in planning, delivery and risk management.
  • Experience of advising senior leadership teams and generating advice with a comprehensive portfolio lens.
  • The ability to hit the ground running, navigate complexity and influence at all levels of the Ministry.


Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description


Please download a copy of the position description by clicking here


Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website.

 

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 15 June 2026.  

 

For enquiries about this position contact Emily Winter emily.winter@mch.govt.nz

 

Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.


To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz)



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