Senior Adviser, Strategic Priorities

Position Title:  Senior Adviser  

Team and Group:  Strategic Priorities, Sector Strategy

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

Location:  Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) / 2x flexible WFH days per week 

Salary: $108,126 - $130,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

• Support provision of advice on key transport policy issues in a high-performance environment
• Permanent opportunity in a dynamic and responsive agency
• Wellington based only | Waterfront location on Queens Wharf

About the Ministry of Transport 

The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for the transport sector, whether it’s on land, at sea, or in the air. We are the government’s adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity of New Zealanders.

At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a high performing work culture. Our modern office at the waterfront further enhances the Ministry’s working environment.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a high-performing candidate to join our Wellington office as a Senior Adviser working on policy issues. You will work closely with your team manager to lead and shape a variety of key projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the manager to drive the team’s work programme and contributing to the development and implementation of the team’s strategy.
• Applying economic principles and frameworks in your advice and examining tradeoffs, efficiency and value for money.
• Providing policy advice and supporting key projects in risky, complex, ambiguous, and/or sensitive policy areas.
• Supporting with cross-Ministry and cross-government policy issues and negotiations.
• Establishing strong relationships across other transport sector agencies and the wider government sector.

What you’ll bring

You will bring extensive strategic policy development experience from multiple central government organisations, and:

• A good understanding of the policy process, including machinery of government knowledge.
• A reputation for delivery and meeting deadlines with demonstrated policy and/or other advisory experience.
• Very strong written and analytical ability.
• A good grasp of economic principles and public policy development.
• Experience working with and supporting senior decision-makers, including Ministers, to deliver outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (such as public policy, economics, or statistics).

Salary range

The base salary range for this position is $108,126 - $130,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

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

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, Sunday 15 September 2024.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Tessa Ayson, Manager, Strategic Priorities at t.ayson@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

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.

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