Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst (Agriculture and Forestry) | Wellington City

Job Description

Job Title: Policy Analyst, Climate Change Policy x2

Job Title:  Senior Policy Analyst, Climate Change Policy

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington City

Policy Analyst GSR F: $74,964 to $99,968 depending on skills and experience

Senior Policy Analyst GSR D: $98,955 to $132,427 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

We are seeking multiple passionate and talented Policy Analysts, to join our Climate Change Policy – Agriculture and Climate Change Policy – Forestry teams.

• Policy Analyst, Climate Change Policy – Agriculture
• Policy Analyst, Climate Change Policy – Forestry
• Senior Policy Analyst, Climate Change Policy – Forestry

The roles will involve developing climate change policy advice related to agriculture and forestry and the development of legislative and regulatory instruments. We are looking for people who are keen to tackle some challenging and topical issues while developing their skills and knowledge.

The Resources and Rural Communities directorate provides high-quality strategic policy advice and thought leadership to support our sectors and communities to flourish. We work across MPI, with wider government, the primary sectors and Māori interests to support economic prosperity, and environmental and social sustainability.

As part of this role, you will:

• Provide Ministers with clear, concise and relevant information on various issues and options;
• Support Ministers with primary sector (and climate change) portfolios by drafting timely and relevant responses to Ministerial and/or Parliamentary questions and Official Information Act requests;
• Collaborate with peers in the Policy & Trade Branch and other departments on cross-government policy development;
• Create and maintain effective internal and external relationships to progress specific issues.

Mōu - About You

The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, a solution focussed approach, and a proven ability to establish and develop effective relationships. You will be comfortable presenting information in a way that can be easily understood by various internal and external audiences.

As a Policy Analyst, you will able to demonstrate:

•  A tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a similar position;
• Ability to privde clear, accurate, well-reasoned policy advice that is targeted to the audience;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• A background or understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and te ao Māori;
• Sound understanding of, and experience operating in, Government processes;
• Sound oral and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to think clearly, make decisions under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to plan and prioritise use of time, and manage workflows;
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will also be able to demonstrate:

• Clear ownership of, and taking initative for, delivering your work;
• Supporting others in the team to develop their knowledge and expertise, and deliver on collective deadlines;
• Experience in leading a significant policy development process;
• Strong relationship management skills and experience working jointly with multiplestakeholders (internal and/or external).

You do not need to meet all of 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 to our high performing teams.

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Teams  

As part of the Climate Change – Agriculture team you will work closely across Government agencies, and with sector and industry organisations to support the agriculture sector to meet our climate change targets and adapt to the effects of climate change. Knowledge of climate/agricultural science, New Zealand's legislative framework for climate change, and the wider context in which the primary sector operates would be an advantage. The analyst position available for this team will report to the Manager of the Climate Change Policy – Agriculture team.

As part of the Climate Change – Forestry team, you will work closely with colleagues in Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service, the Ministry for the Environment and other government agencies to support forestry's role in achieving New Zealand's climate change targets while managing the impacts of land use change. Knowledge of forestry, climate/environmental science, the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme, and the wider context in which the primary sector operates would be an advantage.

You will work alongside a mix of Policy Analysts including Principal and Senior Policy Analysts.  Both teams bring a mix of strong sector knowledge, environmental expertise, machinery of government experience and promote strategic thinking. There are close linkages between the work of the two teams which means we have a collaborative working style so that everyone feels supported in contributing to their collective goals.  

The teams also work closely with the wider Policy & Trade branch, other MPI business units, government agencies and industry so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

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

Benefits of working at MPI

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, whānau 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 Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for the 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.

In your Cover Letter, please indicate which role/s you are applying for including whether you are interested in one or both teams for the Policy Analsyt positions.  

Applications close at midnight on 1 December 2024.

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

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