💼 Full-Time Position

Intermediate and Senior Policy Advisor opportunities

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SOLGM
📍 Kapiti Coast District, Wellington, New Zealand
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Location
Kapiti Coast District, New Zealand
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Posted
April 12, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Are you an experienced policy practitioner who enjoys working on a diverse range of complex policy problems?

The Policy team at Kāpiti Coast District Council is looking for keen problem solvers with a passion for crafting high-quality, evidence-based policy advice. We want people with finely-honed technical policy skills that are ready to jump into a busy and varied work programme that is of high interest to our elected officials. Strengths in influencing, communication and relationship management are important to us, as our work programme is delivered collaboratively with our colleagues across council.

We are currently seeking a Senior Policy Advisor (full-time, permanent), as well as an intermediate Policy Advisor (fixed-term, twelve months - maternity leave cover).

Skills and experience:

  • Ability to scope, undertake, and manage complex policy projects that deliver on strategic and organisational priorities
  • Demonstrated understan...