Principal Adviser and Senior Policy Analyst - Treaty Policy an Capability | Wellington City

Job Description

Strategic Treaty Policy and Capability – Principal Analyst and Senior Analyst role

Senior Policy Analyst: $78,817 to $124,570

Principal Adviser: $109,626 to $148,318

Appointments depend on skills, capabilities, and experience

Are you looking for a challenge and to have an influence over how an organisation can work better with Māori?

Do you have a background in Treaty analysis and/or engagement with Māori in the Primary Sector?

Then we could have a role for you.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The Policy and trade branch delivers sector level strategic thinking, policy advice and analysis, to maximise export opportunities.   We pride ourselves in ensuring that all advice provided is well rounded and that we meet our obligations to our treaty partners, by ensuring that the treaty principles are at the heart of our policy.

The policy and trade branch prioritises treaty policy and we are looking for individuals with experience in this and also experience in building treaty capability.  This function is key to the success of our work programme and our engagement with our treaty partners.  The range of subjects is vast from international trade to climate change, from aquaculture to forestry, from food safety to biosecurity.

The Strategic Treaty Policy and Capability team has been created to lead large strategic initiatives across the Policy and Trade Branch, and the organisation.

The team provides Branch-wide intellectual leadership in responding to Māori primary sector policy issues and leads strategic direction in implementing the Māori primary sector strategy as we align with Māori economic development initiatives.  The team will also lead and support Treaty policy to elevate the Māori Primary Sector.

Mōu│About You

Critical to your success is your ability to build collaborative relationships and establish credibility with Māori, sector stakeholders, and partners across Policy and Trade, MPI, other New Zealand Government agencies and service providers. You will navigate critical problems, balance viewpoints and enable dialogue to forge a pathway forward.

You will enjoy variety in your work and be able to deal with a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal candidate will bring: 

• Strong understanding of management policies relating to the Treaty Principles and the Crown's obligations to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. 
• Good understanding of Te Ao Maori from employment experience or study. 
• Previous experience working in partnership with Māori and/or strategic leadership. 
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders with diverse skill sets and information requirements, and to build credible and effective relationships. 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Ngā hua o te Mahi ki te Manatū Ahu Matua: - Benefits of working at MPI

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Awesome career development as well as internal opportunities across the organisation
• Wellness benefit for employees
• Flexible working (we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Employee network groups 
• Mentoring and Coaching programmes

See the benefits of working at MPI

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Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working 

We are open to discussing flexible working options with you.  This can take many forms such as (but not limited to) reduced hours, part-time options, flexible start and finish times.  Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you need and we will explore what's possible for the role. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono│How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

For internal candidates please make sure your current manager is aware of your application. Please note this is an opportunity to move into trade policy at your current level.

Applications close: 10 July 2022

If you have any questions about the role, please email claire.hogan@mpi.govt.nz  

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. 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.