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Policy Advisers

2 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you curious about the mechanics of Government, how policy is developed or how transport can shape the future of New Zealand?
- Flexible working, Ministry leave & Wellbeing days, WFH equipment, laptop + mobile
- Permanent Full Time (38 hours), scenic waterfront location on Queens Wharf


He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | About Ministry of Transport
Te Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport 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 and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.
At Te Manatū Waka, we have around 300 employees and pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a work culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We offer a supportive and friendly work environment, a range of health and well-being benefits and a welcoming employee network.

Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity
Our Regulatory Policy team provides strategic design, policy advice and support for the Ministry and the transport sector. The team works closely with government departments, transport agencies and teams in the Ministry to lead a busy work programme of major and minor system changes. The team specialises in addressing challenging and high-profile policy issues that sit across land, aviation, and maritime transport both in New Zealand and internationally.
This role provides an opportunity for you to start or, broaden your policy experience, delivering reactive and strategic advice, responding to requests from the public and the Minister depending on your understanding of regulatory processes (bills, rule changes, and amendments to regulations).
You will be part of a busy, welcoming and collaborative team, with lively policy minds and a proven track record of delivery.

Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring
- Ideally, you will have some experience providing advice in a government or legal setting
- Legislative experience or a keen interest in this area
- The ability to think strategically long term as well as consider the details of how things work in practice
- Capability to work collaboratively within the team, across the organisation, and with external stakeholders.
- Good writing and organisational skills to balance multiple tasks alone


Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
There's a lot of opportunity here. We're a small, flexible, and responsive organisation that has a real impact on the lives of New Zealanders. You'll be supported in your career and development as well as enjoy:

- Supportive and flexible work environment, personal 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


Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary range is $63,774 - $87,000 per annum. The appointed salary will reflect skills and experience.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 29 March 2023.

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

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