Policy Adviser Level 2

* Achieve tangible change in criminal justice and social policy
* Experience drafting strategic documents including Annual Reports
* Full-time, permanent position located at our National Office in Wellington
'Kotahi anō te kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi' - 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people'
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Ara Poutama Aotearoa/the Department of Corrections works actively with government partners, particularly Police and the Ministry of Justice, as well as the non-government sector.
This means you'll work on a diverse range of public policy projects with a variety of audiences.
This vacancy is in the Strategic Policy team.
The Strategic Policy team advises the Minister of Corrections, as well as senior leaders and other departmental decision-makers, both on urgent matters and longer-term strategic issues.
This requires us to develop policy advice for senior leaders, and the Minister of Corrections and Cabinet, that has a tangible impact on the people in our management.
The team is also responsible for writing strategic documents such as the Annual Report and Strategic Intentions as well as preparing Briefings to Incoming Ministers.
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of criminal justice policy issues, some led by Corrections, and others led by the wider sector.
In the past year, for example, our policy unit has responded to proposals relating to bail settings, mental health provisions, youth offenders, organised crime, and immigration settings.
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of policy experience.
We encourage you to apply for this role if you have demonstrable experience in applying policy development processes to the analysis of policy issues and preparing high-quality policy advice.
Experience drafting strategic documents such as Annual Reports, Strategic Intentions, or Briefings to Incoming Ministers would be beneficial.
You must also have experience working with policy staff from other government agencies to progress legislative change.
Our ideal candidate will have critical thinking skills and enjoy:
* writing and researching evidence-based policy
* collaborating with others, and
* the challenge of grappling with issues that really matter.
You should also have an understanding of Māori policy issues in the justice sector, or be willing to learn.
We will provide you with a collegial working environment in a busy team, with a professional development programme designed to support your immediate goals and longer-term career aspirations.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $104,897 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $89,163 - $125,877 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Sunday 14 June ****, 11pm, NZST.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact ******, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.