Policy Analyst - Global Research Alliance | Wellington City

Job Description

Policy Analyst – Global Research Alliance

Permanent Full-Time

Location: Wellington

Salary Range: $72,781- $97,056 depending on capabilities, skills, and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

This role in the International Policy Directorate in the Policy & Trade Branch of MPI, which has responsibility for hosting the Secretariat of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), leads New Zealand's collaborative international research and capability building efforts on agricultural greenhouse gases. 

The key responsibilities are:

• Support New Zealand's role as Secretariat of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA)
• Support New Zealand role as host of the GRA Secretariat.
• Contribute to the management of fellowship and awards programmes.
• Contribute to briefings and reporting on New Zealand GRA activities.
• Support New Zealand's bilateral relationships through the GRA.   
• Supporting other team members on a range of activities to support New Zealand's involvement with the GRA and our domestic climate change related work.
• Monitoring developments relevant to the GRA in the international context.   

Mōu - About You

You will bring strong written and critical thinking skills and have the ability to work with ambiguity. Your experience or interest in the primary sectors as well as experience in tackling an issue, researching, developing proposals, reviewing and providing advice will enable you to achieve results.

You will have a relevant tertiary science qualification as well as:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills. 
• Ability to think clearly and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to plan and prioritise use of time, and manage work flows.
• Sound oral and written presentation ability.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and networks.
• Excellent problem anticipation and solving skills.
• Ideally a sound knowledge of basic components of New Zealand's international climate change obligations, or strong willingness to upskill.

 You do not need to meet all the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit. 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

MPI leads New Zealand's involvement with the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and supports the GRA objectives to:

• reduce the emissions intensity of agricultural production systems;
• find more opportunities to increase the potential for soil carbon storage (a process known as sequestration);
• align national research programmes and develop collaborative research projects; and
• build knowledge and expertise across the global science community.

Click the links to find out more about Policy and Trade at MPI and Global Research Alliance.

 To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

 We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau and hāpori.

 We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, 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.

Applications close at midnight on Monday 5^th June 2023

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

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