Kaitohutohu Mātua

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Analyst to join us and create positive change for Aotearoa.
- Become part of a supportive, enthusiastic, and high performing team 
- Utilize your sharp mind and keen analytic skills
- Work for an organisation driving positive climate action in Aotearoa

**Mo mātou | About us**:
He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission (the Commission) is an Independent Crown Entity established under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
We provide independent, expert advice to the Government of Aotearoa on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, and we monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals. The Commission plays a key role in developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies in Aotearoa.
In the past two years we've provided advice on the first three emissions budgets, the direction of the first emissions reduction plan, agricultural emissions pricing, and NZ Emissions Trading Scheme settings. We are now expanding our work programme. More details can be found here: Our upcoming work » Climate Change Commission (climatecommission.govt.nz)

**Ngā Tūnga | The Role**:
We have a permanent position for you to have the opportunity to contribute to the longer-term success of the Commission. A Senior Analyst leads technical and policy analysis related to aspects of the Commission's work, in collaboration with others. This involves navigating complex issues, developing new frameworks and approaches, managing relationships, and engaging with stakeholders as the Commission's advice is developed.

**Mō ēnei tūranga mahi | This role will involve**:

- Framing and communicating advice in a way that recognises the needs and concerns of the audience.
- Making sound, timely decisions that keep the organisation and work moving forward.
- Leading and contributing to multiple pieces of work concurrently.
- Supporting other Commission staff and contributing to the expert analysis provided to the Board, taking on feedback, and making enhancements to enable effective decision making.
- Engaging with Iwi/Māori in a manner that upholds tikanga and recognises the Crown-Māori relationship under Te Tiriti o Waitangi /the Treaty of Waitangi.

**He kōrero mou | About you**:
Applicants who have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas would be desirable:

- A relevant tertiary qualification, preferable post-graduate or equivalent experience.
- An awareness of critical climate impacts for Iwi/Māori and kaupapa Māori solutions to climate mitigation and adaptation.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Machinery of Government, as well as experience responding to Official Information Act requests.
- Strong knowledge and experience of a range of research, evidence and analytical methods, including emerging and innovative approaches and frameworks.
- Experience in engaging and working with a wide range of Iwi/Māori groups, e.g., Iwi, whānau, hapū, Māori-Collectives (e.g., Ahu Whenua, PSGEs) and Māori communities.
- Experience in, or strong knowledge of Māori freehold land and the Māori Economy.
- Knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori and demonstrated ability to understand, consider and analyse information from different cultural perspectives and frameworks.
- Comfortable working in a tikanga / kaupapa Māori environment. When formulating advice, demonstrated ability to use sound judgement and awareness of the potential impacts on Iwi/Māori including whānau, hapū Māori-Collectives and Māori organisations.
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and oral, the ability to effectively manage key stakeholder relationships and explain complex issues clearly to a range of audiences, including non-technical experts.
- Experience mentoring people within the organisation and sector and/or leading the development evidence to support policy.
- Ability to meet the criteria required to hold a NZ Government security clearance.

**Tono ināianei | How to apply**: