Analyst Operations | Wellington City
| Category: | Policy/Analysts |
| Position Type: | Permanent |
| Attachments: | Analyst Operations PD (1).docx (Word, 79KB) Job Specification |
| Application Close Date: | 18-Mar-2026 |
Job Description
Analyst Operations
Role Type: Permanent, full time
Location: Wellington City
Salary Band: GSR F $76,463 to $89,215 depending on skills and experience
About the Role - Kōrero mō te tūranga
We are looking for an Analyst Operations to join our Forestry Operations directorate as part of our wider Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service. This role reports to the Team Leader, Forestry Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Operations.
The core responsibilities for the role are:
- Being a technical specialist in the ETS for forestry
- Undertaking analysis and providing advice
- Liaising directly with forestry consultants, forest owners, and inventory providers
- Supporting Team Leaders and senior officials with subject matter expertise
- Providing technical advice for the improvement and creation of operational policy, process, and procedure as well as forms and templates
About - You Mōu
This role could create a great career pathway within a busy and growing directorate providing the opportunity for movement within an exciting team and branch. These positions will best suit proactive and motivated applicants with good analytical skills and sound judgement who have an interest in the ETS.
To be successful in this role you will offer:
- Strong skills in analysing and solving problems
- Sn enquiring mind and a strong voice to challenge things
- Ability to learn and apply legislation in an operational context
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people and work collaboratively
- An understanding of the public sector and the government, including the ability to interact with decision makers and stakeholders
- Knowledge of the forestry aspects of the ETS and carbon accounting is valuable but not essential
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.
About the Team - Mō tō mātou rōpū
This team is responsible for regulating the Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for New Zealand, helping Aotearoa meet its Climate Change obligations and driving toward a low emissions economy. Join a collaborative group of people wanting to make a difference in climate and the environment.
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
- Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
- Additional MPI leave days.
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 11.59pm on 18th of March.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Ryan.Pink@MPI.govt.nz
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