Policy Managerat Ministry for Women150,000 - 200,000
Ministry for Women Wellington
A great opportunity for an experienced Policy Manager and people leaderLead high
-quality policy advice, build partnerships and deliver initiatives to make a difference for women and girlsPermanent, full-time role based in WellingtonMō Manatū Wāhine- About Manatū WāhineManatū Wāhine Ministry for Women is the Government's principal advisor on improving the lives of women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We value our Ko wai mātou (ways of working) which reflect who we are and what's important to us; they guide and influence how we work as individuals, as teams and as one Ministry to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve.Our Ko wai mātou are:Kia Māia
- we are brave and courageous in all we doTuia mai
- we embrace and support wāhine from all communitiesWhakamanawa
- we lead with heart to achieve the best outcomes for wāhineMō tēnei tūranga mahi
- About this roleAs the Policy Manager, you will sit at the heart of the Ministry for Women's policy function.
This is a great opportunity to undertake meaningful work that makes a tangible difference.Ko koe tēnei
- About youWe are seeking an experienced policy and/or operational policy manager.To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:Strong people-centred leadership, with the ability to build high-performing teamsDemonstrated ability to shape, lead and drive the policy programmeExpertise in policy processes, including using effective commissioning and management techniques to deliver resultsAbility to lift policy capability, especially writing for Ministers
- knows what great looks like and how to coach staff to build their skillsStrong stakeholder engagement skillsUnderstanding of the strategic context, current policy agenda and prioritiesYou will also have a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be able to apply this to the work you do.Me pēhea te tuku tono
- How to applyThe salary range for the Policy Manager is $150,000
- $185,000 - $220,000.
The full position description and application form are on the Manatū Wāhine website.To apply, send your completed application form, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and your CV highlighting relevant skills, knowledge and experience to the Chief People Officer, via recruitment@women.govt.nzApplications close at 5:00pm Wednesday, 19 November 2025.Applications made via Seek quick apply cannot be accepted.We are committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.
We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us to improve outcomes for women and girls.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
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