Graduate Environmental Policy Advisor — Clean Energy Future

Mercury; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 extra days of annual leave (MyDays)

$400 tax-free home-office setup

25% off energy, broadband & mobile for

Mercury Employee Share Scheme: $1,000/

Job summary

Mercury seeks a Graduate Environmental Policy Advisor to help anticipate, understand and respond to policy, planning and sustainability change, supporting renewable energy and a low-carbon future. You will turn technical input into clear analysis and practical action, with growth built in as your capability expands.

You’ll be supported by senior team members in the Environmental Policy & Sustainability group, with opportunities to engage in submissions, consultations and stakeholder workshops

Qualifications

• Fresh out of university, or up to three years’ post-study experience. Summer internships count.
• Ability to connect issues across policies and see how pieces fit into a wider programme.
• Think at a high level but can work through detail and follow through on tasks.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis using qualitative and quantitative evidence.
• Clear, plain-language writing and communication with stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn and act on feedback.
• Collaborative mindset and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Interest in the energy sector and NZ planning/policy environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor central and local government proposals, legislation, national direction and plans relevant to Mercury.
• Research issues, weigh evidence, and prepare concise briefings and recommendations.
• Draft submissions, consultation feedback and presentations; support meetings, workshops and hearings.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives including strategy, action planning, reporting and supplier engagement.
• Maintain policy trackers, calendars and records to keep deadlines visible and managed.
• Build strong working relationships across Mercury and engage with government agencies and stakeholders.
• Take ownership of defined tasks and workstreams as capability grows.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Public policy research

Big-picture thinking

Education

Environmental policy / planning / resource management / law / sustainability

Job description

Mercury seeks a Graduate Environmental Policy Advisor to help anticipate, understand and respond to policy, planning and sustainability change, supporting renewable energy and a low-carbon future. You will turn technical input into clear analysis and practical action, with growth built in as your capability expands.

You’ll be supported by senior team members in the Environmental Policy & Sustainability group, with opportunities to engage in submissions, consultations and stakeholder workshops