Kaitohutohu Mātāmua | Principal Advisor Policy - Adaptation
Minstry for the Environment
📍Wellington (NZ) 🕔 Full Time
💰 $140,222 to $170,467 pa. ⏳ 16/07/2025
We are looking for a strategic and innovative Principal Policy Advisor to lead and support our Adaptation Policy work programme for a fixed term period to provide parental leave cover. Reporting to the General Manager, you will work closely with a small cohort of experienced Principal Advisors across the business unit to lead the policy analysis and advice on a national adaptation framework. Key areas of focus of the role will likely include providing senior oversight of the policy development and evidence base supporting decisions on the adaptation framework. This is an opportunity for you to play a key role to influence positive change and work in an exciting policy area.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Our ideal candidate will bring:
strategic leadership and intellectual capability
sound understanding of the machinery of government and policy development
skills in economic analysis for public policy, including a good understanding of market behaviour
strong stakeholder management and engagement skills across diverse groups
experience working in a cross-agency environment
a collaborative operating style
intellectually sharp, capable, and agile you will lead, influence and manoeuvre through complex political situations effectively
coaching and mentoring experience
commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori
a tertiary qualification, certification or experience in finance or economics is desirable.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about looking for new and innovative ways of achieving environmental and economic outcomes.
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.
