WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Public Policy Manager

Plans, develops, administers and reviews policy advice and strategic planning within a government agency or corporate business.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• develops policies, provides advice and information concerning areas of government and corporate policy and planning
• coordinates policy formulation and review, including evaluation of policy options
• oversees implementation of organisational directives and policies
• provides briefings concerning policy and planning issues to government ministers or board members
• prepares discussion papers on policy and planning options
• may draft, or coordinate and supervise the drafting of, ministerial correspondence and requests for information or policy rulings

SPECIALISATIONS:

Strategic Planning Manager

Policy Development Manager