Policy Advisor, Adaptation
Minstry for the Environment
📍Wellington (NZ) 🕔 Full Time
💰 $80,712 to $97,721 NZD/year ⏳ 2/11/2025
We are looking for three experienced Policy Advisors to join the Adaptation Business Unit to help deliver policy advice, and support the legislative process to deliver the National Adaptation Framework. The roles sit within the Adaptation Legislation/Adaptation Policy and Adaptation Systems teams respectively. The roles will have a focus on:
development of policy advice and evidence base to support decisions for the National Adaptation framework through the next stages of the work, including the development of regulations to support implementation of the Adaptation Framework and the Planning Act
preparing for and supporting the legislative process for legislative amendments needed to progress the framework
coordinating across the business unit and across government to ensure that policy teams and agencies are working effectively together.
You will be joining collaborative, warm, high-performing teams who have a lot of fun. This is an opportunity for you to play a key role to influence positive change to guide how Aotearoa New Zealand will build resilience to a changing climate.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Our ideal candidate will bring:
2-3 year's experience in policy development, analysis and regulatory systems within central government
strong written and oral communication skills
excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationships
proven organisational skills with the ability to work independently, think ahead, prioritise, and meet deadlines while preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
a can-do attitude with ability to work effectively as a team player while working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
knowledge of, and commitment to, developing your cultural capability and capacity in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te ao Māori perspectives
a tertiary qualification, certification or experience in public policy, finance or economics is desirable.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
If you require further information about this position please contact Ngaire Howes at Ngaire.howes@mfe.govt.nz. The position description is available via our careers centre at www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.
The location for one of the roles is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home. Two roles are Wellington based only.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
