Manager, Strategic Policy Job at Human Rights Commission, Wellington, Wellington Central
- Location:
- Wellington
- Wellington Central
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Policy, Planning & Regulation
Permanent, full time
The Human Rights Commission advocates and promotes respect for an understanding of human rights in New Zealand society, and encourages the maintenance of harmonious relations in New Zealand.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Strategic Policy Manager within the Commissions senior management team, responsible to the Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with a commitment to and knowledge of human rights, race relations and equal employment opportunity issues to contribute to the Human Rights Commission at a senior level. The Commission has offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. A Wellington location is preferred for this position.
The purpose of the position is to provide leadership in the delivery of high quality policy, research, legal, monitoring and evaluation services that support the development and realisation of the Commissions strategic objectives and give effect to its statutory functions.
The successful candidate will have:a university degree qualification, preferably at Masters level or higher significant experience at senior management level with a track record of successful strategic leadership and managementsophisticated interpersonal skills a strong understanding of the public policy issues relating to human rights, race relations and equal employment opportunities, and of government and public policy processesexperience in the provision of policy advice in human rights, race relations, equal employment opportunities or other social policy areashigh quality communication skills, especially in writing knowledge of the human rights legal framework an understanding of research, monitoring and evaluation methodologiesappreciation of the dynamic and challenging political environment in which the Commission operates.
Full position details are provided within the job description.
The position is located within the Commissions Strategic Policy team. The teams purpose is to deliver high quality strategic advice, advocacy, information, project work, and the monitoring of legislation, policy and practice in order to protect and promote respect for human rights, harmonious race relations, equal employment opportunities and the Treaty of Waitangi.
To express your interest in this role please send your CV and covering letter to:Email: humanresources@hrc.co.nz Phone: Louise Flemming, Human Resources Officer, on 09 309 0874 Post: PO Box 6751, Wellesley Street, Auckland, 1142Ref:SK6216
Applications to be received by 5pm on Friday 16 September 2011Interviews will be held on 26 and/or 27 September
The Human Rights Commission is a member of the Equal Employment Opportunities Employers Group, which obliges the Commission to adhere to EEO principles in operations, including all aspects of recruitment