Senior Policy Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Policy Analyst, Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Role Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Wellington
Salary range & band: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga

We are looking for a strategically minded and technically skilled Senior Policy Analyst to join our Inventory & Benchmarking team within the Strategy, Insights and Evidence directorate of the Policy & Trade business unit. This role is central to strengthening the integrity and transparency of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions reporting, particularly in the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector.

As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will:

• Lead strategic modelling and analysis of the LULUCF sector's contribution to New Zealand's emissions profile.
• Provide expert advice and thought leadership on forestry-related emissions and accounting frameworks.
• Manage research projects and improve emissions reporting methodologies.
• Collaborate across agencies and represent MPI in national and international forums.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You – Mōu

You'll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, policy experience, and analytical capability. You're comfortable working with complex data and communicating technical insights to a range of audiences.

We're especially interested in candidates who have:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in policy, modelling, or analysis.
• Expertise in statistical modelling using tools such as R and Excel.
• Knowledge of the LULUCF sector, climate change policy, and emissions accounting.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and lead.

About the Team – Mō tō mātou Rōpū

You'll be part of the Inventory & Benchmarking team within the Policy & Trade branch. Our team is responsible for:

• Developing projections and scenarios of future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture, forestry and other land use
• Compiling the agriculture portion of New Zealand's GHG Inventory, and providing advice on the LULUCF portion of the Inventory

We're a collaborative and forward-thinking group focused on delivering high-quality evidence and insights to support New Zealand's climate change goals.

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

• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
• 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” 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 11.59pm on Thursday 6^th November

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

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