Policy Advisor | Kaitohutohu Kaupapahere

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes through data. At Stats NZ we're About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.   Great team culture and exciting work programmeContribute to meaningful work focused on the data system in Aotearoa New ZealandWellington based role with flexibility.The role | Te tūngaThis is an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful, future-focused policy professional to be part of a team of policy experts focused on census policy.Reporting To The Senior Manager – Policy, Within The Office Of The Chief Executive, The Policy Team Looks Across The Data And Statistics System To Identify Opportunities And Potential Areas For Improvement. This Includes Work In The Areas Ofconsultation on census modernisationdriving forward greater use of administrative dataadapting to the digital era and meeting evolving customer needsfostering trust and confidence in how data is used and protected.What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe?We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you.salary band $83,195 - $112,557 plus superannuationdiverse strategic and tactical policy work supporting senior leaders, with opportunities to lead and front worksupportive management and a hardworking teamvaried and important work for Stats NZ and Aotearoa's data futureaccess to employee-led social and community groups that help you connect and contribute.Other Benefits Of Joining Stats NZ IncludeBalance life and work commitmentsDevelop and grow your career (training, study support, secondments)Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in AotearoaCity based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needsState of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington.What you bring | Nōu te rourouRoleTo be successful in this role you'll need to be able to hit the ground running, with the agility to work across a range of different subjects. You'll need:an understanding of public policy and the machinery of government experience applying a range of policy frameworks and methods to policy issuesthe ability to effectively analyse information, provide context, and shape it into actionable policy insightsgreat oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and conciselythe ability to quickly grasp new information and unfamiliar concepts, and adapt well to new situations and changing circumstancesa relevant tertiary qualification and/ or equivalent relevant experience for this role.We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.About us | Ko mātouTatauranga Aotearoa - Stats NZ is a Central Government employer of around 1300 people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.  How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoIf this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. Applications close at 11.55pm, Monday 17th November 2025.We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz if you have any questions.You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.