Kaitatari Kaupapa Here Matua Senior Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity to 31 December 2025**

**Mo te turanga mahi | About the role**

We are looking for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join the Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazards team within the Adaptation Business Unit.

The Adaptation Business Unit is the Government's lead advisor on adaptation issues. We provide advice on how New Zealand can be ready to meet the challenges of climate change.

A key focus of this role is helping to deliver advice on new climate adaptation policy to the government.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

We are looking for a senior who is able to work well within an existing team, and with work that is already at an advanced stage. This is challenging, varied and fast paced work.
- extensive experience in central or local government policy development
- analytical skills and strong written and oral science communication skills
- an understanding of the resource management system (a planning background is welcome, though not necessary)
- an understanding of how climate change will effect the economy (a background as an economist is welcome, though not necessary)
- comfort in working with ambiguity and adaptability to changing priorities

**Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau | Salary range**

Salary range for this role is $108,976 to $132,277 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

**Nga hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE**
- a flexible work 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'
- active employee networks including Maori Ropu, 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.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone._ _

**Ra Katinga | Applications close**:Sunday, 2 March 2025

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