Principal Advisor Policy

3 weeks ago


Wellington, New Zealand Ministry For The Environment Nz Full time

Principal Advisor Policy - Market Governance | Flexible This role is an exciting opportunity to deliver reforms to enhance how New Zealand's carbon market (the Emissions Trading Scheme, or ETS) operates, and we need a skilled operator to lead this project.
This role sits within the Ministry's Market Assurance & Operations team.
This team is responsible for two main functions: Leading the Market Governance policy project to improve operation of the NZ carbon market, including: Coordination of the project across MBIE, MPI, the Financial Markets Authority, and the Environmental Protection Authority Policy analysis to ensure provision of better trading information and enhanced oversight of the NZ carbon market, followed by legislation change Delivering an 'information initiative' to better inform those who trade in the NZ carbon market Assurance and Operations: ensuring cohesive ETS operations within the Ministry and with other agencies, including: Carrying out the Ministry's ETS operations and coordinating with the other agencies that operate the ETS Delivering governance and risk management for ETS operations Operating the quarterly ETS auctions (via NZX as the Ministry's contractor) Delivering ETS and NZU market information and insights Monitoring and conducting assurance of ETS operations The purpose of the Principal Policy Advisor role is to lead the Market Governance policy project, including to: Provide Principal-level policy experience, including policy advice, Treaty analysis, and development of legislation; Drive cross agency collaboration to deliver high quality advice and outcomes that can be implemented effectively; Demonstrate Principal-level policy skills and experience, including developing and presenting advice to Ministers and supporting the development of legislation; Exhibit highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and experiences in developing and implementing workable solutions to ambiguous and complex problems; Prove ability to lead complex cross-governmental policy programmes; Demonstrate experience in leading and coaching junior staff.
Additional considerations: Background in the ETS, markets, economics, finance and/or a related discipline would be beneficial.
Salary range for this role is $140,222 to $170,467pa.
Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.
Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities.
What's important to us is 'he rau kotahi tangata' – embracing our multiple talents – by harnessing our diversity and being inclusive.
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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