Associate Advisor Policy - Wellington

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC, is a small Crown agency with a big job to do—ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and knowledge they need to build a great life and for New Zealand to thrive. We invest over $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems.

We are looking for an Associate Advisor to join our Operational Policy & Implementation (OP&I) team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that operational policy solutions are fit‑for‑purpose, align with policy intent, and support successful implementation across the tertiary education sector.

This is a strictly Wellington‑based, fixed‑term role through to 26 June 2026. The fixed term is to backfill another staff member who has been seconded to another role within TEC.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review memos, board papers, technical guidance, website content and query responses.
• Develop assessment criteria, supporting guidance and new / improved business processes.
• Provide and coordinate implementation advice to our government education partners on policy proposals.
• Manage the internal operational policy queries mailbox.
• Undertake administrative and coordination tasks to support the smooth delivery of the team’s workplan and ensure effective implementation of operational policy.
• Support the development, implementation, and interpretation of service approaches, funding conditions and operational policy rules.
• Use effective communication to implement changes.
• Work across TEC and with other government agencies, networking and collaborating to develop fit‑for‑purpose operational policy solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

Benefits

Salary

Salary range : $63,492 up to $74,697 + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

How to Apply

Me pēhea te tuku tono – If this sounds like you, please click "Apply For This Job" or visit the TEC Careers Portal. You'll need to send a tailored cover letter and CV that describes how you offer the skills and experience we are looking for.

The closing date for this role is 11 : 59pm 11 December 2025. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact @tec.govt.nz.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to TEC confirming any offer of employment, pre‑employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.

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