The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is the Crown's principal advisor on policies and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for Pacific peoples in New Zealand. They bring the Pacific voice, perspective, and understanding into policy as well as providing expert policy advice to Ministers and partner agencies supporting the development of effective strategies and programmes targeted at Pacific communities.

The Policy Manager position is one of 4 Policy Managers who work collaboratively to lead, advise, and influence decision making on key issues and opportunities to improve the medium to long-term wellbeing of Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa. This position has responsibility for leading the Ministry's stewardship role over Pacific Policy across government by providing high quality specialist advice and ensuring opportunities for influence.

The Policy Manager within MPP is involved in several key initiatives for the Pacific community, recent increases in work streams such as Tupu Aotearoa - ministry led programme to encourage Pacific young people to find work, study or training. Toloa - STEM - Scholarship initiative to encourage Pacific learners into Science, Technology, Engineering and Math's, and also new and exciting workstream relating to enriching New Zealand with 9 Pacific languages.

Key Functions:

Lead the development of robust policy
Provide mentoring and support to develop the capability of your team
Identify opportunities for improving engagement externally for the ministry
Engage across government and with external stakeholders to influence change
Support the Director of Policy to creatively identify new opportunities for thought leadership and future policy

Skills and experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in public policy
Experience in leading and mentoring a team or group of advisors
Solid policy development skills, including the ability to develop and critique policy frameworks
Proven experience building and maintain relationships across a variety of stakeholders
Innovative and practical problem solver

As part of a small team, the ability to work independently as well as with others, taking responsibility for individual and team outcomes is essential. This role suits an established Senior Advisor looking for their first management role or someone passionate about empowering Pacific communities. The Ministry for Pacific People is an inclusive employer and welcomes applicants from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20^th September 2020

For further information or to submit your CV please contact Russell Moorcock on russell.moorcock@hudson.com quoting job reference MPP194548

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