Principal Policy Advisor | Kaitātari Kaupapa Here Matua
Core
Provide thought leadership and lead a large, complex policy work programme for conservation, hunting, and fishing priorities within the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Role type
Principal Policy Advisor (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Early policy analysis, information briefings for Ministers, and strategic direction for emerging government priorities.
Domain
Public Sector / Environmental Policy / Conservation
Required skills
Strategic policy analysis, legislative change management, policy project planning, stakeholder engagement, team coaching, agile prioritization
Preferred skills
Cross-government project leadership, foresight and judgement, authoritative policy advice
Technologies
Policy project management processes
Responsibilities
Lead complex policy programmes and projects; develop initial advice and briefings for Ministers; provide leadership and peer review for policy/legislative work; coach junior staff on policy skills; plan and prioritize work across the directorate.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship