Senior Policy Adviser (2 Positions)

Vacancy 2025/13A:13B  

Pou Tohu Matua Kaupapa Here | Senior Policy Adviser x 2 position 

Te Aka | Policy, Performance & Insights 

Permanent / Fulltime  

Wellington 

Salary Range   $110,846 - $128,634  

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

• Do you want to support a broad policy work programme that will help shape the future of New Zealand’s creative and cultural sectors? 

• We are looking for two experienced and motivated Senior Policy Advisers to join our Art & Heritage and Media & Screen policy teams.  

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role 

In this role, you’ll work on complex and meaningful policy challenges that balance economic, cultural and social outcomes.  

As a Senior Policy Adviser in the Arts and Heritage team you’ll provide strategic advice to Ministers on a range of cultural policy issues, including the development of Amplify – the Government’s Creative and Cultural Strategy.  

As a Senior Policy Adviser in the Media and Screen team you’ll provide strategic advice to Ministers on a range of policy issues impacting on the media and screen sectors, including sector sustainability challenges and legislative reform. 

You’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Lead and contribute to high-impact policy projects 

• Work across a range of policy levers – regulatory, funding, and system-level 

• Collaborate with other agencies and engage with diverse stakeholders across the cultural, creative, heritage, media and screen sectors 

• Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive, and fast-paced environment. 

Kōrero mōu | About you 

We are looking for a enthusiastic team players who can hit the ground running, think strategically, work through ambiguity and manage relationships. In return we offer an inclusive Ministry, working at pace on varied work that provides
ample opportunities for learning and growth. 

You will need to demonstrate: 

• A track record of leading and delivering on complex pieces of analysis and advice 

• Excellent judgement and experience engaging with Ministers and senior leaders 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver policy advice, e.g. Cabinet papers, briefing papers, advice to Select Committees, legislation changes (primary and secondary) 

• Ability to and experience in providing clear, accurate and well-reasoned policy products that anticipate and meet the needs of the Minister, and communicate complex issues and concepts clearly and succinctly 

• Effective stakeholder relationship management at all levels across government and the wider sector 

• Experience providing/knowledge of economic and Te Tiriti analysis as part of delivering policy advice. e.g. application of policy frameworks.  

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 on Sunday 7 September  2025 

For enquiries about this position contact Mata Moke [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 in order to work for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information