Policy Adviser

1 day ago


Lower Hutt, New Zealand Ministry of Transport Full time

**Position Title**:Policy Adviser - Band 14

**Team and Group**:Safety, Sector Strategy

**Position Type**:Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

**Location**:Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)

**Salary**:Band 14 | Base salary $69,507 (+ KiwiSaver)
- Exciting entry level role within a high-priority team
- Strong progression framework | Laptop & PhoneWellington CBD based (Queens Wharf) | Modern Offices

**About the Ministry of Transport**

The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for transport in New Zealand. The Ministry is the government’s principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working efficiently and effectively.

The Ministry is a small, agile, and friendly organisation which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested.

**About the opportunity**

As we are a small Ministry, you will be given exposure right across the organisation and will work on some high priority projects in the Safety team.

You will:

- Support the development of the road safety policy
- Support legislative changeDevelop your core policy skills by contributing to a range of policy advice as well as build your knowledge on the basics of public sector skills such as OIA and Ministerial responses.
- Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.

**What you’ll bring**

You may be a newly qualified graduate or an up-and-coming Adviser looking to make the move to a high-profile central government organisation.

You will need the following:

- Strong written and verbal communication
- Good problem-solving ability
- Relationship management skills
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is essential (eg Economics, Public Policy, Law)
- Understanding of economic frameworks would be advantageous

**Salary range**

The base salary for this position is $69,507 per annum (+ KiwiSaver) and is reflective of skills and experiences.

**What we offer**
- Supportive, flexible work environment and individual development plans
- Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
- Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
- A range of employee led networks

**How to apply**

**_
Applications close midnight, Tuesday 10 September 2024_**
- Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted._


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