Principal Policy Adviser

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Principal Adviser contributes to high quality advice on transport issues and supports the wider team in delivering their work programme.
- Additional Leave & Wellness Payment
- Flexible working + Mobile & Laptop
- Scenic waterfront office, Wellington CBD


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 of 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 Investment Team provides advice and maintains oversight around the direction and performance of the transport investment system. The role can be wide, ranging from leading the development of the annual transport budget, developing and managing the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land Transport, or providing advice on specific transport projects and investments.
As a Principal Adviser, you will contribute to the achievement of Te Manatū Waka's objectives by providing high quality, well-researched policy advice and solutions to complex transport issues, which, by understanding the intent of legislation and mentoring staff, the position contributes to and promotes Te Manatū Waka's strategic policy framework and associated policy outcomes for the transport sector.
You will lead and support our team's various programmes of work, and will also play a key role in developing and mentoring junior staff members.

**Key responsibilities may include**:

- Leading the development, implementation, and management of the Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS). This is a high-profile programme that will guide over $20 billion of investment into the transport system over the next three years.
- Leading the development, implementation, and management of the Vote Transport Budget process. Equally high profile, this process considers the value of approximately $6-7 billion of investment per annum into the transport system.
- Leading the development of a programme of work on a future investment system for transport and how this can improve on the current investment system, structure, and processes.
- Supporting or leading advice on specific investment projects and programmes. This may include the assessment and/or development of business cases, budget bids, briefings and Cabinet papers relevant to the particular projects or programmes.
- Providing authoritative guidance and advice to stakeholders and the sector in the area of investment advice and support.
- Modelling exemplary leadership across Te Manatū Waka aligned to the Te Manatū Waka's vision, values and purpose.


Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring
- Knowledge and experience in the policy and investment areas
- Knowledge and experience in the machinery of government
- Ability and experience in leading high profile policy and/or investment projects and programmes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort with engaging senior stakeholders including Ministers
- Knowledge of, or at least an interest in, the transport and infrastructure sectors
- Collaboration and engagement skills, with the ability to work with internal and sector stakeholders
- Ability to lead and mentor more junior members of staff
- Good numeracy skills.


Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary range for the role is $127,142 - $150,000. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.

Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
At Te Manatū Waka we pride ourselves on being an agile and pragmatic Ministry. We are a small agency with a flat structure. Our modern Wellington office is located in the heart of the waterfront area with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers, along with our welcoming employee network enhances the Ministry's working environment.
Join us and be a part of our passionate ministry, shaping the future of transportation in New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
Applications close midnight, Thursday 14 March 2024.

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

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