Policy Adviser - Investment

Position Title:  Policy Adviser

Team and Group:  Investment, Investment & Monitoring

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

Location:  Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) 

Salary: Base Salary $69,507 - $120,504 (+ Laptop/Mobile)

• Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
• Permanent, Full-time opportunity
• Wellington CBD based (Queens Wharf)

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.

At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, that values collaboration, excellence and integrity. We have approximately 230 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

The Investment team provides advice and maintains oversight of the direction and performance of the transport investment system. The job is fast paced, interesting and varied, ranging from leading the development of the annual transport Budget, developing and managing the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, to providing advice on specific transport projects and investments.

We are looking for a new policy adviser to join our investment team. In this role you maybe involved in:

• Supporting the development, implementation, and management of the GPS. This is a high-profile programme that guides over $20 billion of investment into the land transport system every three years.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and management of the transport Budget process. Equally high profile, this work considers the value of approximately $6-7 billion of investment per annum into the transport system.
• Supporting the development of a programme of work on a future investment system and how this can improve the way we invest in New Zealand’s transport system.
• Providing authoritative investment guidance and advice to decision makers on major transport projects and programmes.
  

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

You will have knowledge of policy and investment advice; however, we are open to all levels of experience. You may be early on in your policy career or a seasoned adviser - for more detailed information on the criteria and expectations for our policy adviser levels, please refer to the attached job description.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience in contributing to policy development.
• Experience in applying project management practices and principles.
• Experience in writing ministerial correspondence and briefings as well as interpreting legislation.
• Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Proficient numerical and financial ability, experience and demonstrated capability in applying analytical concepts. 
• Proficient writing skills, experience and demonstrated capability in communicating effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proficient analytical skills, experience and demonstrated capability in using analytical frameworks, including non-financial concepts.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
  

This is an excellent opportunity to draw on your previous experience to contribute to our mahi and have a positive impact on the wider Ministry and across Aotearoa. Previous central government experience in a similar environment is highly desirable.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The base salary for this position is $69,507 - $120,504 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

• Supportive 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 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 8 April 2025.

Depending on the number of applications received, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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 have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.

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.