Senior Policy Advisor

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 110 000 - 138 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

The New Zealand Government MBIE Energy Markets Branch seeks a Senior Policy Advisor in Wellington to lead policy work ensuring secure, sustainable and affordable energy. You will undertake complex policy analysis, provide authoritative advice and coach teams.

This permanent role offers a collaborative, flexible environment across projects, working with Ministers and stakeholders to apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and drive innovative energy policy for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualificações

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in applying policy frameworks/tools/approaches to policy analysis and formulating high-quality policy advice.
• Experience and knowledge of the energy sector or international engagement is desirable, but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an eye for detail.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake complex policy analysis and provide authoritative policy advice.
• Lead complex policy work and teams, coaching and mentoring others.
• Support policy work across the Energy Markets Branch and engage with Ministers and stakeholders.
• Work across a range of projects and teams to deliver on government priorities.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Legislation experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Formação académica

Relevant tertiary qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEJoin the dynamic and collaborative Energy Markets branchContribute to a significant and exciting programme of work to ensure New Zealanders have secure, sustainable, and affordable energyPermanent position available based in Wellington.Salary: $110,098.00 - $138,028.00, plus KiwisaverAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:The Energy Markets Branch has a high priority work programme to ensure New Zealand has a supply of secure, sustainable, and affordable energy.As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for undertaking complex policy analysis, providing authoritative policy advice, leading complex policy work and teams, and coaching and mentoring others.MBIE and the Energy Markets Branch operate in a flexible way to deliver on Government priorities. This means you will be expected to be able to work across a range of projects and teams.The role will support policy work across the Energy Branch and will sit within the Innovation and International policy team. The team is responsible for policy settings to ensure we take advantage of new technologies to create a smarter and lower carbon energy system. It is also responsible for managing New Zealand's international energy engagement and collaboration.About the Branch:We are responsible for the energy markets regulatory system. The energy system plays a significant role in creating a productive and sustainable economy. We make sure New Zealanders have secure, sustainable, and affordable energy to drive our economy and way of life.Our branch is a fun, collaborative, fast-paced and supportive environment, with established peer learning initiatives, policy fora and cross-team working, and lots of opportunities for engaging with stakeholders.We are looking for a motivated person with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, the experience or potential to work on primary or secondary legislation, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to deliver results.Skills and Experience - Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana:A relevant tertiary qualificationKnowledge of policy frameworks/principles/tools/approaches and experience in applying these to the analysis of policy issues and formulating high-quality policy adviceExperience and knowledge of the energy sector or international engagement is desirable, but not a requirement.Ability to build relevant knowledge for different policy issues - quickly drawing on information and evidence from multiple and diverse sourcesExcellent written and oral communication skills with an eye for detailA collaborative approach to working with others and experience in working effectively with Ministers, public service officials, internal and external stakeholdersUnderstanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and application of these in public policy and in partnership with MaoriLegal right to live and work in New ZealandAbout MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Click here to view a position description.All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.Email Monica Chow at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20181 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Friday, 20th November 2026.