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Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | About Ministry of Transport
Te Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport has around 300 employees and is the system leader for the whole of the transport sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We are the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment.
The Auckland Light Rail (ALR) is a critical investment to develop a modern, connected, high-capacity transport system in New Zealand's largest city and is one of the biggest infrastructure investments in Aotearoa. The Ministry has an important role to oversee a cross-agency work programme to support its delivery.

Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity
The Senior Policy Adviser provides policy advice to Ministers and project Sponsors on matters including delivery, operating and ownership arrangements, regulatory changes, integrating investment with the government's wider urban development activities, and strategic insights into the progress of the ALR programme.
This is a unique role where you will be given a significant opportunity to grow and progress your career while working on high-profile and interesting matters across the transport system that have a real impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to.
- help develop how New Zealand delivers, owns and operates new transport infrastructure
- work closely with senior officials to develop and shape the delivery of policy issues working closely with other ministries, consultants and external stakeholders
- provide leadership on legislative implications of entity arrangements
- be exposed to the development, assurance and monitoring of key aspects of a major infrastructure project
- help assess the detailed business case for ALR
- draw links with other work across the Ministry to manage opportunities and risks for policy work on ALR


Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring
- experience in leading and steering projects and working with complex policy issues
- good writing advice for Ministers
- the ability to take all the information on an issue, analyse its facets, and decide on a direction
- understanding of legislative and regulatory processes and how to interpret legislation in a policy context


Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary range for the role is $100,976 - $123,414. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.

Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
- supportive and flexible work environment, individual development plans,
- additional Ministry leave days
- a range of health and well-being benefits including well-being days and annual wellness payment
- laptop, mobile and WFH equipment
- offices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers.
- welcoming employee networks such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow networks as well as the PSA and Eco Groups.

It's an exciting time to join Te Manatū Waka and the variety of interesting issues we lead, shape, and influence may surprise you. As a small, flexible, and responsive organisation, we deliver great results by working collaboratively across the sector.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply


Applications close at midnight, Sunday 19 March 2023.

Please note unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.