Policy Coordinator

Great opportunity to use your project coordination skills and your attention to detail to support our Regulatory Policy teams

**About us**:
Our waterways define so much about life here in Aotearoa. So, it's vital every stretch - from the pristine South Island sounds to the wild West Coast waves - is well looked after. We exercise Kaitiakitanga over the maritime domain, supporting Aotearoa oceans and waterways to be safe, secure, clean and sustainable. Through our organisational strategy Te Korowai o Kaitiakitanga, The Cloak of Stewardship, we're on a multi-year journey to bring together our aroha, work and skills to ensure we can operate more strongly as stewards of the maritime domain. As part of this journey. Join us and be part of leading the change.

**About the Policy Teams**:
Regulatory Policy is responsible for the performance of three core functions:

- Regulatory Policy Design - which involves the provision of policy analysis and advice - including the development of regulatory interventions and advising on legislation and the design of regulatory instruments including maritime and marine protection rules
- Operational Policy Design - which involves the development, maintenance and implementation of operational policies that support other Maritime NZ groups to deliver and implement regulatory frameworks such as maritime and marine protection rules.
- Regulatory Reform Projects - which involves undertaking significant regulatory reform projects

**What you'll do**:
Working in either the Regulatory Policy Design or Operational Policy Design unit you'll be responsible for supporting the team deliver a range of policy work by maintaining work tracking systems, reporting on progress and undertaking important steps in finalising documents.
You will be a self-starter, innovative and always looking out for process/system improvements. As well as enjoying the autonomy of 'getting on with the job', you will be part of a supportive team committed to a positive and inclusive culture. You'll complete a small number of administrative task tohelp the three Regulatory Policy teams run smoothly. Please find attached the full job descriptions for the two roles.
- Policy Coordinator - Operational Policy Design
- Policy Coordinator - Regulatory Policy Design

**What we're looking for**:

- Relevant government experience in project coordination with experience supporting policy teams an advantage.
- Strong organisation and planning abilities.
- Ability to work and prioritise across multiple work streams.
- Proactive problem identification and solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify risks and issues
- Great networking and interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships across organisational and agency boundaries.
- An understanding of the machinery of government.
- Ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner, always being mindful of the cultural diversity of the industry and having regard to Te Ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi principles

**Other good stuff**:
You'll be part of an excellent team where you will enjoy great employee benefits and will see plenty of scope to learn, upskill and explore your options. It's satisfying work, and our Regulatory Policy team is part of the engine making it all happen, so if you've been wondering what the next step could or should be in your career, we think it's time to 'navigate your next', here with us.
Applications for this role close Monday 8th May at 12pm.
These roles are based in Wellington. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.