Analysts/senior Analysts/principal Advisers

Regulatory Systems Policy and Climate Action
Analysts/Senior Analysts/Principal Advisers

**Role type**: Permanent & Fixed Term

**Location**: Wellington

**Salary bands for these positions are**:
Analyst $68,781 - $93,056
Senior Analyst $92,073 - $124,570
Principal Adviser $128,247 - $173,511

Ma tau rourou, ma taku rourou, ka ora te iwi (with your contribution and my contribution the people will prosper)
- Do you have a background in policy, regulatory policy, economics, science, the primary sector, climate change policy or international affairs?
- Are you interested in contributing to a productive and sustainable future for New Zealand's primary industries?

**Join us for the opportunity to**:

- Lead many of the government's major primary sector policy initiatives
- Work with tangata whenua and sector stakeholders on complex policy issues
- Shape the future of the primary sector in New Zealand alongside enthusiastic and collaborative colleagues.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About our directorates
The Regulatory Systems Policy directorate advises Ministers on the quality of our biosecurity, food safety, animal welfare and export systems to ensure New Zealanders can
- Access safe and health food
- Benefit from trade and
- Protect out environmental, social, cultural values

**Our diverse work includes**:

- New regulatory initiatives and amendments to legislation including for Biosecurity, Food Safety and Animal Welfare
- Supporting the Māori-Crown relationship through strengthening our partnerships with Māori and iwi and providing for participation and protection in our regulatory systems
- Supporting quality decisions through clear advice on strategic and operational policy issues.

We are a dedicated and high-performing directorate. We will value your contribution and support you to grow as a policy professional.
We work across government and in partnership with iwi and Māori land-owners, regions, sectors and communities Our advice is informed by policy research, economic analysis, and system design with a strong focus on implementation.
We have vacancies for analysts/advisers at various levels in the biosecurity partnerships and food safety regulations policy teams.
The Branch Strategy, Capability and Support directorate supports policy and Trade to deliver on its work programme commitments to our leadership team, Ministers, and the New Zealand public. We work closely with MPI's central branches and coordinate work across P&T, including running the branches governance and information flow systems. We also lead programmes focused on the reduction of agricultural emissions.
We have vacancies for analysts/advisers at various levels focused on stewardship policy, capability development and policy support for establishment the Centre for Climate Action

Mōu - About You

**For a Policy Analyst, we are looking for**:

- excellent analytical skills
- ability to form a view based on the evidence
- strong written and oral communication skills
- someone who can give things a go, even when unsure
- willingness to contribute positively to the team
- an understanding of legislative processes and the machinery of government
- the ability to bring a te ao Māori perspective.

**For a Senior Policy Analyst, we are looking for**:

- an experienced policy professional who thinks strategically
- the ability to analyse complex issues using evidence and critical thinking
- demonstrated experience in delivering high quality advice that supports quality decision-making
- a superb communicator who will grow our team's influence
- a comprehensive understanding of government processes and how to use them effectively
- intellectual and professional leadership and support of colleagues
- the ability to work with tangata whenua to meet the Government's obligations under te Tiriti.

**For a Principal Policy Analyst we are looking for**:

- thought leadership to shape the scope and ambition of long-term strategies and collaborate with internal MPI and external agency partners
- people who are interested in building the capability of other team members and contributing to a high-performing team culture.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our teams
Biosecurity Partnerships Policy
The Biosecurity Partnerships Policy team leads strategic policy advice on biosecurity schemes and programmes, such as the National Animal Identification & Tracing scheme, or the Government Industry Agreement on Biosecurity Readiness and Response. We work closely in partnership with industry, government departments, and other key stakeholders in order to ensure that our world-leading biosecurity system protects New Zealand's economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing.
Food Safety Regulations Policy
The Food Safety Regulations Policy team works closely with New Zealand Food Safety, other parts of MPI and industry to ensure the food safety regulatory framework is fit for purpose and protects and benefits New Zealanders. Our work covers food, animal prod