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Senior Adviser

4 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Contribute to the design of NZs transport regulatory system, strategic policy and whole system change
- Small friendly agency, flexible working by default, Ministry leave & Wellbeing + mobile
- Permanent Full Time (38 hours) Wellington CBD waterfront - Queens Wharf


Great opportunity for a Senior Adviser to contribute to Aotearoa's society, now and into the future and lead cross-agency projects.

He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | About Ministry of Transport
Transport is an essential part of life for every New Zealander and we look at every area of our society and how transport enhances New Zealander's lives.
We are 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
Te Manatū Waka is responsible for stewardship of the transport legislative framework across land, air, and sea to ensure a safe and effective transport system. This regulatory system covers over 20 pieces of primary legislation and over 150 regulations and rules. The Regulatory team help to develop, maintain and improve these complex systems.
As one of the Senior Advisers in the team, you will support the overall capability of the Regulatory Policy team, coach team members, and represent Te Manatū Waka across the government sector as well as lead projects that have a real impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
You'll work closely with other teams in Ministry, other government departments, transport agencies, international transport organisations, and participants in the transport system. You will also be involved in.
- Work considering the overarching structure of our transport regulatory system, including the existence and structure of regulators, and the design of accountability and enforcement mechanisms.
- Leading the shape, design and delivery of work relating to regulatory stewardship across transport modes e.g. work to reshape the regulatory framework for local government decision making
- Supporting policy work on our Regulatory Systems Transport Amendment Bill projects, including preparing for large-scale public consultations and the legislative process
- Undertaking deep-dive system assessments of parts of the transport framework
- Developing expertise on our international transport agreements and memberships and contributing to system-wide assessments and work to amend legislation in response to our international obligations

Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring
- The ability to provide efficient, targeted policy analysis and advice
- Capability to deliver or develop skills and expertise around legislative design and process - for example supporting the bill process through Parliament. Ideally, an understanding of New Zealand's legislative framework and legislative change processes
- Experience in developing new internal and external relationships to support collaboration, consultation and engagement
- Excellent communication skills and an analytical mind
- An understanding of the important relationship between te Tiriti o Waitangi and policy development


Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
- Supportive and flexible work environment, personal development plans
- A range of health and well-being benefits including well-being days and annual wellness payment
- Additional Ministry leave days
- 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.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary range is $100,976 - $130,000 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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