Senior Policy Adviser

1 day ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Transport Full time

Position Title: Senior Policy Adviser Team and Group: Regulatory Reform, Sector Strategy Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week) Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) Salary: $108,126 -$130,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver) About the Ministry of Transport The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for the transport sector, whether it's on land, at sea, or in the air.
We are the government's 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 the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a high performing work culture.
Our modern office at the waterfront further enhances the Ministry's working environment.
About the opportunity We are looking for a high-performing candidate to join our Wellington office as a Senior Adviser working on regulatory policy issues.
You will work closely with your team manager to lead and shape a variety of key projects.
Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the manager to drive the team's work programme and contributing to the development and implementation of the team's strategy.
Providing high quality regulatory policy advice and supporting key projects in risky, complex, ambiguous, and/or sensitive policy areas.
Applying economic principles and frameworks in your advice and examining tradeoffs, efficiency and value for money.
Supporting with cross-Ministry and cross-government policy issues and negotiations.
Establishing strong relationships across other transport sector agencies and the wider government sector.
What you'll bring You will bring extensive regulatory policy development experience from multiple central government organisations, and: A good understanding of the policy process, including machinery of government knowledge that includes regulatory frameworks, associated government institutions, and ideally the wider transport sector.
A reputation for delivery and meeting deadlines with demonstrated regulatory policy experience.
Very strong written and analytical ability.
A good grasp of public policy development, principles of good regulatory policy making, and different frameworks for considering regulatory policy issues.
Experience working with and supporting senior decision-makers, including some experience with Ministers, to deliver outcomes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (such as public policy, economics, or statistics).
Salary range The base salary for this position is $108,126 - $130,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver).
The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.
What we offer Supportive work environment and individual development plans Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers A range of employee-led networks How to apply To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply .
Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand.
You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate.
Other locations will not be considered.
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 30 October 2024.
Depending on the number of applications received, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Recruitment Adviser, Kitty McCool at We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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