Senior Adviser People Policy & Knowledge at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead improvements to how our organisation creates, manages and communicates people policy and guidance.
• Be the connector between subject matter experts and end users, shaping information that supports the whole organisation
• Work in a fast paced, people-focused environment where your impact is felt immediately

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a Senior Adviser People Policy and Knowledge to help strengthen how our organisation develops and maintains people policy and people-related information. You will play a key role in reviewing, refreshing and restructuring policy content, updating guidance and knowledge resources, and ensuring information is easy for people to find, understand and use.

A big part of the role is working closely with subject matter experts to draw out the right information, reshape it for clarity and accessibility, and help them understand how their content fits within the wider policy and knowledge landscape. You will support people to refine their material, redesign intranet and knowledge pages, gather feedback and keep information aligned with organisational expectations.

This role suits someone who enjoys variety and is comfortable managing multiple pieces of work with different timeframes. You will interact with people across P&C and the wider organisation, balancing expectations, interpreting specialist content and coaching contributors through changes. If you enjoy problem‑solving, improving information systems and making policy and guidance work better for people, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who brings strong judgment, attention to detail and confidence working with both people and information. Key strengths include:

• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate complex content into clear, accessible policy and guidance.
• Experience in policy, information management, content design, HR advisory work or a similar role where you work between subject matter experts and end users.
• Strong analytical skills, able to interpret data and feedback to assess policy effectiveness and guide improvements.
• Confidence with information systems and tools, including intranets such as SharePoint, knowledge bases and content or document management environments.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to manage expectations, facilitate conversations and work across competing timeframes.

Experience in HR is helpful but not essential. We also welcome candidates with backgrounds in communications, policy, content design, information management or advisory work.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $104,897 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $89,163 - $125,877 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Sunday 12^th April

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.