Senior Policy Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Strategic Treaty Policy and Capability – Secondment opportunity

Wellington based

Senior Policy Analyst: $78,817 to $106,636

Appointments depend on skills, capabilities, and experience

Are you looking for a challenge and to have an opportunity to further your career?

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

Then we could have a role for you.

We are looking for someone that takes initiative, is willing to learn and has proven policy skills.

We are welcome to receiving applications from analysts looking to step into a senior role.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The Strategic Treaty Policy and Capability team has been created to lead large strategic initiatives across the Policy and Trade Branch, and the organisation. It is also the Secretariat to Ngā Pouwhiro Taimatua, MPI's Māori Advisory team.

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

Our ideal candidate will bring: 

• An 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 Māori from personal, employment experience or study. 
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders with diverse skill sets and information requirements, and to build credible and effective relationships. 

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.

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 anna-lee.annett@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.