Senior Policy Analyst - Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazards
📍 Wellington, NZ 🕔 Full Time
💰$108,976 to $132,277 pa. ⏳ 02/03/2025
Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join the Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazards team within the Adaptation Business Unit. The Adaptation Business Unit is the Government's lead advisor on adaptation issues. We provide advice on how New Zealand can be ready to meet the challenges of climate change. A key focus of this role is helping to deliver advice on new climate adaptation policy to the government.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a senior who is able to work well within an existing team, and with work that is already at an advanced stage. This is challenging, varied and fast paced work. Our ideal candidate will also bring all or some of the following:
extensive experience in central or local government policy development
analytical skills and strong written and oral science communication skills
an understanding of the resource management system (a planning background is welcome, though not necessary)
an ability to connect with others, applying influencing skills and building relationships
an understanding of how climate change will effect the economy (a background as an economist is welcome, though not necessary)
comfort in working with ambiguity and adaptability to changing priorities
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $108,976 to $132,277 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
a flexible work approach to create a healthy work-life blend
agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
opportunities for development and education.
Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.
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
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.
