Policy Analyst, Accelerating New Mitigations | Wellington City

Job Description

Policy Analyst, Accelerating New Mitigations

Role Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary range & band: General Salary Range F: $76,463 to $101,967 depending on skills and experience

(Midpoint for this position is $89,215)

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 a curious and motivated Policy Analyst to join our Accelerating New Mitigations team within the Programmes and Planning Directorate of Policy and Trade.

As a Policy Analyst, you will directly support the Government's structured accelerating new mitigations programme to get the tools and technologies to reduce agricultural emissions into the hands of farmers.

You will:

• Develop policy advice and analysis 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 the 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

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build breadth and depth in their policy career. Ideally you will have been an analyst for 1-2 years and be looking to cement your core skills, and ready to explore new opportunities.

A degree in public policy, environmental science, law, economics, or another relevant field is preferrable, but 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.

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

Policy and Trade 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.

This is a Wellington based role reporting to the Head of Accelerating New Mitigations Programme and working alongside a team that brings a mix of industry knowledge, machinery of government experience and promotes strategic thinking. The team has a collaborative working style so that everyone feels supported in contributing to their collective goals.

The team also works closely with the Policy & Trade business unit, wider organisation, and industry bodies, so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

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 Thursday 26^th February

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

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