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Policy Analyst, Forestry Sector Policy

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Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Job Title**: Policy Analyst, Forestry Sector Policy
**Role type**: Permanent, full-time
**Location**: Wellington City
**Salary band & range**: $74,964 to $99,968 depending on skills and experience
(Midpoint for this position is $87,466 per annum)
Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role
We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join the Forestry Sector Policy team which sits within the Primary Sector Policy directorate of Policy & Trade and is responsible for developing policy advice and maintaining legislation relating to the forestry sector.
The Primary Sector Policy directorate provides high-quality strategic policy advice and thought leadership to support our sectors to flourish. We work across MPI, with wider government, the primary sectors and Māori interests to support economic prosperity, and environmental and social sustainability.
As part of the Forestry Sector Polilcy team, you will work closely with Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service, the forestry sector and industry organisations to ensure that MPI continues to grow and protect our primary sector resources and markets.
**As part of this role, you will**:

- Identify and report on trends and issues in the primary sector, by liaising with sector participants, government agencies, Māori interests, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Provide Ministers with clear, concise and relevant information on issues and options;
- Support Ministers with primary sector portfolios by drafting timely and relevant responses to Ministerial and/or Parliamentary questions and Official Information Act requests;
- Collaborate with peers in Policy & Trade and other Departments on cross-government policy development;
- Create and maintain effective internal and external relationships on the progress of specific issues.

Mōu - About You
You will ideally be currently working in a Policy Analyst role, with an interest in broadening your experience and knowledge of the primary sector. You may also be working in another area of MPI and interested in exploring a career in Policy & Trade, as this team encourages diversity in thinking and welcome those who may bring different ways of working.
- Sound understanding of, and experience operating in, Government processes
- Previous experience in establishing and effectively maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, as well as Māori interests and Government agencies;
- Good interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to think clearly and make decisions under pressure;
- Ability to plan and prioritise use of time, and manage workflows;
- Sound oral and written presentation ability;
- Computer literacy for basic programmes such as Word, Excel;
- A tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a similar position

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team
Policy and Trade provides sector-level strategic thinking and evidence-based advice for effective government decision-making for systems related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, biosecurity, food, animal welfare and rural communities. Our people are our greatest resource. They are collaborative, supportive, passionate, and are highly skilled in a range of economic, science and social disciplines.
This is a Wellington based role reporting to the Manager Forestry Sector Policy, and working alongside a mix of Policy Analysts including Principal and Senior Policy Analysts. This team brings a mix of strong industry knowledge, environmental/planning expertise, machinery of government experience and promotes strategic thinking. The team has a collaborative working style so that everyone feels supported in contributing to their collective goals.
The team also works closely with the wider Policy & Trade branch, Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service, government agencies and industry so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki - guardianship of our natural resources.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
- Additional MPI leave days
- Annual Wellness payment
- Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working
We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 15 October
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