Director of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
4 days ago
About the Role
The New Zealand Government's Climate Change Commission is seeking a highly skilled and experienced policy professional to fill the position of Project Director, Reports – Deliver Team. This role involves leading the delivery of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects with impact.
About the Team
The Reports - Deliver team works closely with other teams across the organisation, drawing from the analytical horsepower of other groups within the Commission through an assignment and commissioning model.
About You
We are looking for an experienced policy professional with excellent quantitative skills and a willingness to innovate and deliver on time and to a high standard. Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience, along with extensive mitigation and adaptation experience, are essential requirements for this role.
Main Responsibilities
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects with impact
- Working with other teams across the organisation to input into statutory deliverables
- Understanding the political landscape and anticipating how messages may land with particular audiences
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Commission through considered input
- Undertaking qualitative analysis from a western and Te Ao Māori lens to inform evidence-based and independent advice
- Framing and communicating advice in a way that recognises the needs and concerns of the audience
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