Policy Analyst (Multiple opportunities) | Wellington City

Job Description

Job title: Policy Analyst, multiple opportunities

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington City

Salary band & range: General Salary Range F: $74,964 to $99,968 depending on skills and experience

(Midpoint for this position is $87,466 per annum)

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Aotearoa New Zealand's primary industries? We're looking for curious and motivated Policy Analysts to join our Policy & Trade business unit.

As a Policy Analyst, you'll contribute to meaningful work that supports New Zealand's environment, economy, and communities. We have opportunities across multiple policy teams including:

• Accelerating New Mitigations
• Aquaculture Policy
• Fisheries Policy
• Horticulture Policy
• Land Policy
• Water Policy & Adaptive Farming

As a Policy Analyst, you will:

• Develop policy advice and contribute to legislation and regulation that supports our primary sectors.
• Provide clear, well-reasoned advice to Ministers on a range of issues.
• Support Ministerial work through briefings, responses to Parliamentary questions, and Official Information Act requests.
• Work collaboratively across MPI and with other government agencies on a range of policy issues.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to help shape practical, effective policy.

At Ministry for Primary Industries, you'll find a supportive environment, opportunities for learning and development, and a chance to work on issues that matter to New Zealanders.

About You - Mōu

Given the variety of work across these teams, this is a great opportunity for early-career professionals – whether you're a recent graduate or have 1–2 years of experience in policy, planning, or a related field. You might have studied public policy, environmental science, law, economics, or another relevant field. What matters most is your potential and your passion for making a difference.

You will be able to demonstrate good initiative and time management, a solution focussed approach, and a proven ability to develop and manage effective relationships.

We are looking for people who are:

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong communicators who can explain complex ideas clearly.
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy solving problems.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting to change
• Interested in the primary sector, including environmental and climate issues
• Confident building relationships and working with others.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

These are Wellington based roles reporting to a manager within the relevant policy team. Our teams are smart, supportive, and enjoy working on issues that matter, including coming up with practical, implementable solutions.

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

The Policy and Trade branch provides sector-level strategic thinking and evidence-based advice for effective government decision-making for systems related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, biosecurity, food, animal welfare, and rural communities. Our people are our greatest resource. They are collaborative, supportive, passionate, and are highly skilled in a range of economic, science, and social disciplines.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

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

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

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

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

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 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 Sunday 15 June.

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

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