Senior Policy Adviser at Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Pou Tohu Matua Kaupapa Here | Senior Policy Adviser
Te Aka | Policy, Performance & Insights
Permanent / Fulltime
Wellington
 

Salary Range   $112,646 - $130,434

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, ka ora te iwi
If culture is thriving, the people will be well 

Do you want to support a broad policy work programme that will help shape the future of New Zealand's creative and cultural sectors?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Policy Adviser to join our Arts & Heritage policy team.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
In this role, you'll work on complex and high impact policy challenges, identifying emerging opportunities and issues across New Zealand's creative and cultural sectors. You'll play a key role in shaping system-wide thinking and providing strategic advice to Minsters on these challenges and their implications for the sectors.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide high-quality advice to Ministers on complex, cross-cutting issues
• Lead and contribute to high-impact policy projects that drive system change
• Work across a range of policy levers –including regulatory, funding, and system-level
• Collaborate with other government agencies and stakeholders across the cultural, creative, heritage sectors
• Support and mentor others as part of a high-performing team.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here   

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description 

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website.

Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026.
 

For enquiries about this position contact Mata Moke  mata.moke@mch.govt.nz
  

Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information