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Offer: Policy Advisor – Wellington:University of CanterburyJob description:Job Description» Wellington CBD located, handily located opposite the train station» Work in a small, diverse team, dedicated to their work » Permanent, flexible working options, and part-time or secondment could be an option Te T??papa Kura K?inga – The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa – New Zealand’s housing and urban development work programme. M? te t?nga – About the function HUD’s M?ori Housing Unit-Te K?hui M?ori Housing – leads HUD’s focus to boost housing and urban development results for M?ori, working closely with Te Puni K?kiri and K?inga Ora – Homes and Communities. Te K?hui is also engaging wh?nau, hap?, iwi and M?ori and with key stakeholders to support those who seek to progress developments and realise their aspirations with housing and urban development. Information technology is an exciting time to be working in M?ori housing. Te K?huiM?ori Housing has recently launched a thirty year Strategy for M?ori Housing – MAIHI Ka Ora, and the Waitangi Tribunal Kaupapa Inquiry into Housing Policy and Services (WAI 2750) is also underway. As Policy Advisor you will support the overall capcapability of the team through gathering evidence, analysing policy issues, developing policy options and preparing policy advice for defined policy issues. To be prosperous in this function you will build and maintain strong working relationships and contribute to larger, more complex projects where others have the accountcapability for the delivery of outputs. The Policy Advisor is responsible for the following: » Setting policy advice in a broad political, economic and strategic context, and conducting analysis within the medium and longer term policy agenda » Applying standard frameworks, principles, tools and approaches to the analysis of policy issues » Applying critical thinking and clear logic reasoning to analyse policy issues » Gathering, analysing and assessing key information and evidence from a variety of sources » Establishing a sound base of content knowledge, and learning how to be guided in this process by the policy agenda » Engaging effectively with delivery agencies, stakeholders and other government agencies » Contributing to developing practical and effective policy options that will help to achieve the desired results » Providing clear, accurate, and well-reasoned policy products that are targeted to the audience ? wheako, ? pukenga - About you: » Good working knowledge of a range of frameworks and methods; capability to apply appropriate approaches to given policy issues » Critical thinking expertise with sound reasoning and judgement » capability to analyse issues without the total picture » Effective at building relationships with stakeholders, delivery agencies and government agencies; knowledge their perspectives and reflect them in advice » Excellent communication expertise, both verbal and written » You will be an existing Policy Advisor with public policy practice » You bring an knowledge of M?ori values, practice and perspective and me ?na tikanga to your work, (competency in te Reo M?ori would be a bonus) this function will appeal to you if: » you have an in-depth knowledge of current government context, policy agenda and priorities; capability to demonstrate flexibility, adaptcapability and strategic agility as the needs and priorities of the Minister and the Ministry change » you are passionate about housing as a foundation for wh?nau well being » you want to work to make a difference for M?ori, through working on complex housing challenges » you want to work for a small, diverse team, dedicated to their work. We welcome applications from those seeking to work flexibly or part-time. M? m?tou – About us Te T??papa Kura K?inga – The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa – New Zealand’s housing and urban development work programme. Te T??papa Kura K?inga reflects the intention of ‘the foundation for a treasured home’. The name comes from the M?ori whakatauki (proverb) ‘he kura k?inga e hokia, he kura tangata e kore e hokia’, – ‘a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person’. Information technology carries with Information technology a strong connection to our purpose: he k?inga ora, he hapori ora – thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land – acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place ‘home’ – and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders. What we can offer you: » Flexible working policy to give work/life balance » Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership abilities » Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud -located technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration » Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme » Open minds – we aren’t afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference » We work to make sure the aspirations of wh?nau, hap? and iwi are enabled » We have a stepped remuneration framework where income movement happens though defined step increases within a function income band. Appointment to a step within the income range will depend on the practice and expertise the person brings to the function which will be better known following a recruitment process including an interview. The income range for this function is $70,051 to $85,517 (top step) » Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis » Four weeks and three days annual leave How to submit the application:Please click on the apply button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close Monday 26 September 2022, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with appropriate candidates prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.For any inquiries please email recruitment@hud.govt.nzSkills:
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