Policy Advisor / Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Here Ref: 117 at Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Wellington

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Two (2) roles

Based in Wellington

Are you passionate about the history of New Zealand and its heritage places? Do you have a strong interest in te ao Māori and New Zealand's cultural landscapes? Do you have excellent critical thinking and organisational skills? Are you interested in developing public policy?

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is New Zealand's leading heritage agency. An autonomous Crown entity, we have key statutory roles in conserving New Zealand's cultural heritage and in advocating for its protection.

We are seeking two (2) policy advisors who will develop heritage policy, coordinate policy processes, and advocate for heritage protection. Both roles are fulltime. Key aspects of the roles include:

-          developing policy advice on heritage matters

-          drafting submissions to public bodies advocating for heritage protection

-          administering consent processes

-          coordinating work on technical guidelines and conservation plans

-          representing Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in interagency policy processes.

The successful applicants will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as public policy, Māori studies, planning, history, art history, archaeology or heritage studies. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

You must have a vaccine passport to be eligible for these positions.

Applications for these positions close at 5pm on Sunday 29 May 2022.

For more information about the roles and how to apply, please refer to our website: 

https://www.heritage.org.nz/about-us/job-vacancies