Adviser, Climate Change

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

  • Practical, meaningful climate change work
  • Support our Pacific region to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions
  • Occasional travel will be expected
  • Wellingtonbased role with flexible working arrangements/hours negotiable
  • 2 years fixed term opportunity
Help deliver New Zealand's expanded support for international climate action, with a focus on the Pacific

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role


New Zealand has an ongoing commitment to support developing countries and our Pacific partners in their response to climate change and to address increasing environmental challenges and biodiversity loss.


This position will focus on the multi-faceted area of climate change policy and provide technical climate change support to sector and bilateral teams within the Pacific and Development Group at MFAT.


In this policy focused role you will:

  • Work across Government and interested parties in Aotearoa New Zealand and partner countries to contribute to major aspects of our climate change work.
  • Provide advisory and analytical functions across a range of climate changerelated topics of relevance to MFAT's Pacific and Development Group;
  • Provide leadership and advice on (and at times manage) a highimpact and coherent programme of aid investments that cover climate change issues, particularly focusing on the Pacific region, but with exposure to other geographical areas;
  • Influence decisions and discussions using your expertise and credibility as a climate change expert;
  • Engage with climate change experts from academia and thought leadership to continually improve our advisory capability.


You will be helping to ensure that delivering climate outcomes is core to what we do across the Pacific and development programme and the work of MFAT more broadly.

Your work will be international, but still with a strong Pacific context, and you will be expected to travel periodically.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?

We'd like to hear from you if you are an experienced Adviser with the following experience:

  • A minimum of three-five years strategic public service policy experience, ideally working on climate change and/or environment related issues
  • Experience working in an international context and a sound understanding of development and climate change issues and practice
  • Proven experience developing strategies and initiatives that are well founded, technically sound, practical and appropriate.


Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.

If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?


To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:


Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 13 August 2023

Please note:
This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in Wellington, NZ.

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