Senior Policy Advisor | Infrastructure and Environment

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead advice on the resource management system and other complex policy challenges 
• Work across MBIE on a mix of high-profile infrastructure and environment policy issues
• Be part of a high-performing team that has a supportive culture, focused on giving people the opportunities they need to develop their career
• Permanent Wellington-based position 
• Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Government is progressing a major reform of New Zealand’s resource management system, replacing the Resource Management Act with two new pieces of legislation – the Natural Environment Act and the Planning Act.

We’re looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to represent MBIE’s interests as the new system is finalised and implemented. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant reform and help shape how the new system is put into practice.

You’ll work across MBIE and with other government agencies to provide high-quality, actionable advice. Your focus will include:

• Leading MBIE’s input into the resource management reform process
• Advising on how the new system intersects with MBIE’s portfolios
• Supporting MBIE’s engagement with other agencies and stakeholders

You’ll also contribute to a range of related policy areas, including:

• Climate change policy (e.g. the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme, mitigation and adaptation)
• Advice on implementation of the Fast Track Approvals Act
• Strategic advice to MBIE’s Senior Leadership Team and Ministers

About the Team
The Infrastructure and Environment Team applies an economic lens to infrastructure and environmental policy. We work across MBIE and with other agencies to provide coordinated, strategic advice. The team sits within the Communications, Infrastructure and Trade Branch, and is part of the wider Building, Resources and Markets Group. We’re a collaborative, high-performing team that values diverse perspectives and supports professional growth.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

We are looking for an experienced senior policy advisor who can solve complex problems and formulate high-quality policy advice.

Ideally you will have:

• A good base of experience in public policy as a Senior Policy Advisor
• Strong knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes
• Strong stakeholder relationship building, influencing and engagement skills to gain the cooperation and commitment of others
• The ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results
• A commitment to developing the capability and expertise of others through coaching and mentoring
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and application of these in public policy and in partnership with Māori
• Preferably, an understanding of the resource management system and familiarity with the current reforms

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About 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 Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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 mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Marie Manley at marie.manley2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17822 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 7th October.