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Offer: Principal Advisor:Central Agency Shared ServicesJob description:Job DescriptionWe have a great opportunity for a talented policy professional to join the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. We’re looking for a principal advisor, to join a dynamic team navigating some of New Zealand’s most pressing policy challenges and fostering system evolution.Do you have excellent policy expertise, with a demonstrated capability to apply these to complex policy challenges? Are you a strategic thinker? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with others to deal with problems? Do you have a passion for achieving better results for all New Zealanders? The National Security Policy Directorate (NSPD) sits within the National Security Group, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Its function is to provide policy and thought leadership abilities on national security, intelligence, cyber policy and risk and resilience matters. The Directorate’s teams include Security and Intelligence Policy, Cyber Policy, Strategy and Engagement. We are a collaborative team working on cross-cutting projects and offer a dynamic, agile environment for our policy professionals. This exciting function sits within the RCOI Response team in the National Security Group. The prosperous applicant will be responsible for supporting the effective inter-agency coordination of the government’s response and ensuring that the response Lead Official (DCE National Security Group) and the Lead Coordination Minister are supported in their respective response oversight and governance functions. The position is full-time, permanent and Wellington-located, although we may be able to be flexible for the right person. Secondments from other government agencies are welcomed. What are we looking for? Our ideal candidate will have: » practice in a policy environment working on complex projects » an interest in national security, or in working to provide better results for NewZealanders » expertise of government priorities and significant political context » sound judgement, organisational and political nous, critical and lateral thinking » the capability to influence and engage others within and outside the organisation » excellent communication expertise – persuasive, collaborative and inspiring » emotional intelligence and a consultative nature Eligibility requirements : To be eligible for this position, you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively, you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years. You must also be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15-year checkable background in countries where significant and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. The income range, including superannuation is $134,000 – $160,000. If you enjoy a function that is fast paced, challenging and compensateing, we look forward to hearing from you. For any questions regarding the function, please email Shane Collins, Relationship Manager atshane.collins@dpmc.govt.nzin the first instance How to submit the application:Applications close on 11 December 2022. All applications must be submitted online by visiting https://centralagenciesjobs.cass.govt.nz/jobdetails?jobmc=31560MPSkills:
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