Adviser Operational Policy (PN0448)

Adviser Operational Policy (PN0448) 

Te Hua | Delivery & Investment 

Permanent / Fulltime *   

Wellington 

Salary Range $85,651 – $105,385 

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi 
Culture is thriving, the people are well  

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adviser to join our Operational Policy team. 

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role 

As an Adviser Operational Policy, your role encompasses a spectrum of responsibilities that are key for the effective delivery of Manatū Taonga functions.  

Your role is multifaceted, requiring engagement with regulatory systems, investment and funding programmes, and a keen awareness of the development and practice of operational policy. You support the wider team with the administration of legislation, enabling Manatū Taonga to deliver our responsibilities for specific legislation relating to tangible and intangible cultural heritage.  This includes compliance monitoring and enforcement of legislated or regulated policies that we administer or contribute to. 

This role offers plenty of room and support for development and growth, including opportunities to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.  

Kōrero mōu | About you 

The preferred candidate will have 

• Experience working in government in a policy or operational policy environment, particularly in administration of legislation and / or investment programmes. 

• An understanding of relevant legislation and machinery of government.  

• Excellent communication skills and relationship management  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• An ability to provide quality advice under tight timeframes 

• Some understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and application of these in public policy and partnership with Māori.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here
 

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.

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 5pm Thursday 16 April 2026.  

For enquiries about this position contact [email protected] 

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)