Posted 22 August, 2026
Policy Advisor Level 1 and 2, Fixed Term
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Job Description Policy Advisors Level 1 & 2 – Wellington, Fixed Term Full Time National Office – Wellington Te Haeata/The Opportunity We're looking for fixed-term Policy Advisors until end of May 2027 to join our Policy Group at both Level 1 and Level 2, contributing to policy and legislation across the criminal justice system, the interface between government, social policy and the law, and the framework that regulates relationships between citizens and the state. Level 1 suits those early in their policy career, working alongside more experienced practitioners. Level 2 suits those with around 12 to 18 months' experience in a policy-focused role (or clearly transferable experience), applying that experience to real, practical problems. Each level has its own position description, with the specific experience and qualifications required. Please check the position descriptions to see which best matches your experience before applying. What's On Offer Real influence over policy that affects the lives of New Zealanders A focused, meaningful piece of work within one of our policy teams Support from experienced policy professionals as you get up to speed, at whichever level you join Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience You'll bring a tertiary qualification (Bachelor's minimum) or equivalent knowledge and experience, and the ability to produce accurate written work to a high standard. The level of policy experience and independence expected differs between Level 1 and Level 2, so please refer to the relevant position description for full detail. Mō Mātou/About Us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here Benefits We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks See our full range of benefits here. With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary will depend on the level and role, based on skills and experience. At Level 1 the range is $67,066 to $85,567 and at Level 2 $85,562 to $109,862. #J-18808-Ljbffr