Kaitātari Kaupapa Here Matua Senior Policy Analyst

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Influence delivery of the Waste Minimisation Act review project

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Two permanent full-time positions available

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Flexible by default - work remotely/from anywhere in Aotearoa NZ

Aotearoa New Zealand and the world are waking up to the problems being created by our current approach to managing waste. The Ministry for the Environment - Manatū Mō Te Taiao is responsible for leading the Government's work in this challenging area, which has major implications for our environment, economy and how we live our lives.
Waste is one of the greatest challenges of our time. We use too much, waste too much and pollute too much - and this has negative impacts on the environment. It means there will be fewer resources available to future generations. Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the highest generators of waste per person in the world, and the amount of waste we create is increasing. New Zealanders want to do better. Come and join the challenge.

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role
The Waste and Resource Efficiency section of the Ministry is expanding to meet this challenge through an ambitious and cutting-edge work programme. We are looking for multiple experienced senior policy practitioners, to take on a Senior Policy Analyst - Waste Legislation opportunity to support the delivery of the Waste Minimisation Act (WMA) review project.
We are seeking out passionate individuals who want to get stuck in and utilise their sound policy development or implementation background to be a change agent for the waste sector. These roles are not for the faint hearted - we have a big challenge ahead and those energised and committed will be successful and valued contributors in our team. As a senior member of our team, you will confidently guide and mentor others and feel comfortable acting on behalf of the Ministry, leading external and internal stakeholder relationships.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Feeling motivated by this opportunity and aligned with our kaupapa? Submit your interest and let us know if you have any of the following:

- Demonstrable experience in policy development and/or policy implementation
- Experience working with technical evidence and data to inform policy
- Experience providing policy advice to senior leaders and Ministers, especially in the absence of full information
- An understanding of waste management issues and the waste sector
- Exposure to regional council policy or central government legislation
- Ability to use your strategic/systems thinking experience to weave together knowledge systems and fill critical gaps in science, research, and data
- Ability to act on behalf of the Ministry, leading external relationships and managing contracts
- Ability to navigate and balance individual views to find consensus
- Confidence to guide and mentor others in their work delivery
- Strong project management, coordination and organisational skills combined with the ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
- Keenness to bring Te Ao Māori, Mātauranga and Te Tiriti into your work everyday.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $101,802 to $124,424 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
- a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
- agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
- generous leave entitlements
- active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
- opportunities for development and education.

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Mō mātou | About us
The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.
A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success. We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua. We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work. We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our Māori capability strategy.

The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business. We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.
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