Senior Policy Advisor

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Work on some of the most exciting opportunities and challenges that sit at the crossroads of economic, environmental and social policy in a high-quality strategic policy branch
- Shape policy on how New Zealand transitions to a low emissions economy and prepares for future changes facing Aotearoa’s economy and workforce Engage directly with Ministers, leading experts, and key stakeholders
- Permanent opportunity, Wellington based location
- $103,290 - $132, 417, kiwisavers plus wellness benefits Tēnei tūranga - About the Role: Our economy is being shaped by four broad global megatrends: technological change, demographic change, globalisation and climate change. These global trends create both opportunities and risks for New Zealand as we transition to a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy.
In this role you will help shape MBIE's contribution to economic transitions, with a focus on the transition to a low emission economy and sustainability issues. You will play a key role in the Government's response to advice from the Climate Change Commission and to helping develop strategic approaches to a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy.
You will be (or quickly become) familiar with New Zealand's evolving climate change policy architecture and policies to manage the impacts of transitioning to a low emissions economy. Drawing on your policy and analytical skills, you will provide policy advice that promotes an appropriate balance between an internationally competitive economy and the ability to successfully transition to a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy. You will work across different groups within MBIE and other government agencies to keep pace with emissions mitigation policies and to identify opportunities to support households, workers, communities and firms through the transition.

What we do The Transitions Strategy team leads, coordinates and integrates a strategic work programme to shape and respond to economic transitions in New Zealand, including the transition to a low emissions economy.
The team provides a whole of economy perspective on the impacts of climate change, the transition to a low emissions economy and the implications for the future of Aotearoa’s economy and workforce. We work closely with teams within MBIE and across agencies who have an interest in climate change and labour market policy, drawing on different sets of knowledge and networks in order to provide coherent advice to Ministers.
Transitions Strategy is part of the Te Waka Pūtahitanga group, which works across MBIE and with other agencies to progress key cross cutting outcomes such as Māori Economic Development, Pasifika Economic Strategy, overall Economic Strategy, Regulatory Stewardship and Climate Change.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
- Strategic policy thinkers who are able to shape MBIE's approach on climate change, economic transitions and the future of work
- People who are energised by working with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including Ministers, government agencies, and business.
- Skills to engage with emerging evidence and research on economic transitions and climate change, drawing insights to inform policy advice
- A ‘can do' attitude, and people who take ownership of their work to deliver the best results
- Policy professionals with 3-6 years' experience and a relevant tertiary qualification

**Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Māia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing system