Senior Adviser

4 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Ministry of Transport Full time

Career development and progression opportunity
- Meaningful and impactful work | Small, friendly organisation | Flexible working by default
- Permanent Full Time | Auckland CBD - Queen Street

**He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | **About Ministry of Transport**

Te Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport, is the system leader for 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 and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.

At Te Manatū Waka, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a work culture based on our values - Bold, Invested and Collaborative. Our modern offices located in the heart of the waterfront further enhances the Ministry’s working environment.

**Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity**

The Auckland team is a key strategic adviser that works closely across Te Manatū Waka and with key stakeholders (particularly in the Auckland region), to make connections and ensure alignment between national transport strategy and local and regional Auckland transport issues.

Key responsibilities include:

- Scoping and planning projects in ambiguous and complex areas
- Using appropriate project planning and management techniques, manage risks and coordinate work with others
- Contributing to multiple pieces of work concurrently and actively and independently planning and managing workload
- Critically synthesising information from a wide variety of domains and using in-depth knowledge of the policy area to draw sound conclusions based on the judicious use of the available evidence

**Te wāhi ki a koe | **What you’ll bring**

We are looking for a Senior Adviser who can think analytically and critically, with relationship building and influencing skills.

While experience in policy development and analysis is a must, you may have skills and experiences in:

- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective communicator
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field
- Solid numerical skills
- Knowledge of public sector policy and processes would be an advantage

**Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer**

Our Auckland office is located in the city centre, co-located with a range of other government departments. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment, individual development plans, Ministry leave days, laptop and mobile, a range of health and wellbeing benefits including wellbeing days and an annual Wellness payment, discounted insurances, EAP, a welcoming employee network + more.

In our diverse and inclusive environment, our people grow their agile mindset, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills, while being empowered to make decisions.

**The salary range for the role is $108,126 - $130,000. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.**

**Me pēhea te tono mai | **How to apply**

**Applications close midnight, 26 February 2024.**

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



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