Policy Adviser - Environment

Position Title:  Policy Adviser (Level 2)

Team and Group:  Environment, Policy

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

Location:  Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf

Salary: $90,791 – $120,504 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Small, agile and performance focused government agency
• Gain exposure across the organisation

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka is the system leader for the transport sector whether it’s on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We work in partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transport system moving and are the government’s principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

The Ministry’s Environment team is responsible for climate change policy. The team’s work includes implementation of the Emissions Reduction Plan and aviation and maritime decarbonisation work programmes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to team and Ministry planning processes, and to the development of strategies and work programmes
• Preparing policy advice on transport issues including Cabinet papers and briefs for the relevant Ministers, and commenting on papers prepared by other agencies
• Preparing or contributing to ministerial speeches, media statements and responses to parliamentary questions, as well as drafting replies to ministerial and department correspondence
• Conducting relevant research
• Identifying and analysing issues and trends, opportunities and problems relating to transport
• Supporting the passage of new legislation and its introduction in association with the Legal team.
  

Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only. 

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

• Experience in successfully contributing to the end-to-end process of policy development across multiple portfolio areas
• Demonstrated capability in applying project management practices and principles and contributing to the successful delivery of projects
• Experience and demonstrated capability in anticipating requirements to successfully prepare and complete written ministerial correspondence and briefings. Able to successfully interpret legislation across multiple portfolio areas
• Experience and demonstrated capability in successfully building and maintaining effective working relationships and collaborating with others to achieve outcomes.
• Well-developed numerical ability, experience and demonstrated capability in successfully applying financial analytical concepts in various scenarios.
• Strong writing skills, experience and demonstrated capability in successfully interpreting and communicating effectively to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical skills experience and demonstrated capability in successfully applying analytical frameworks, including non-financial concepts.
  

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The base salary range budget for this position is $90,791 - $120,504 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). Mid-point of the salary band is $100,420. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

• Supportive work environment and individual development plans
• Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A range of employee networks 
• Ability to rotate into different areas of the organisation, providing a great opportunity for exposure to other teams, improving your skillset and gaining valuable experience

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

Applications close midnight, Tuesday 25 February 2025.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Recruitment Adviser, Kitty McCool at k.mccool@transport.govt.nz

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported. For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.