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Offer: Principal Policy Advisor:Central Agency Shared ServicesJob description:Job DescriptionWe have a great secondment opportunity for a talented Principal Policy 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? Do you have practice delivering substantial pieces of legislation through all stages of development – from policy to enactment? 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. Our function is to provide policy leadership abilities and advice on crosscutting matters relating to national security, intelligence and security and cyber policy. We are a collaborative policy directorate working on cross-cutting projects and offer a dynamic, agile environment for our policy professionals. You will be working in the Security and Intelligence Policy team, within a project team focused on responding to the Review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017. The immediate focus is on developing policy options to inform legislative amendment. this function is a full-time, permanent secondment opportunity until March 2024, and is Wellington-located. What are we looking for? The Policy Project’s Policy expertise Framework describes the expertise, expertise and behaviours required of NSPD’s policy advisors. Principal Policy Advisors are expected to demonstrate these at theexpert/leadinglevel. For detailed descriptors, refer to the full Policy expertise Frameworkhere. Our ideal candidate will have: » significant practice in a policy environment working on complex projects » legislative practice – particularly in the policy development phase » an interest in national security, or in working to provide better results for NewZealanders » expertise of government priorities and significant political context » demonstrated capability to apply analytical frameworks and methods » practice developing others through coaching and mentoring to achieve high performance » 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 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. Ideally, candidates will hold and maintain an existing Top Secret Special (TSS) or Top Secret (TS) security clearance. If you have any questions regarding this function, please emailPip Swaney, Manager Security and Intelligence Policyatpip.swaney@dpmc.govt.nzin the first instance. How to submit the application:Applications closemidnight on16 July 2023. All applications must be submitted online.Skills:
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