Kaitohutohu Kaupapa | Policy Advisors - Adaptation
Minstry for the Environment
📍Wellington (NZ) 🕔 Full Time
💰 $79,598 to $96,372 pa. ⏳ 30/07/2025
We are looking for two experienced Policy Advisors to join our Adaptation business unit to help us deliver policy and legislative work to support delivery of the National Adaptation Framework. You will be joining a collaborative, warm, high-performing team who has 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. These roles will have a focus on:
development of policy and evidence base to support decisions on the National Adaptation Framework
preparing for and supporting the legislative process for legislative amendments needed to progress the framework
coordinating across the business unit to ensure that policy teams and agencies contributing to work on the framework are working effectively together.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Our ideal candidate will bring:
2-3 years' experience in policy development and analysis 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 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 www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.
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.
