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 high-performing team that has a supportive culture, focussed 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 planning to replace the Resource Management Act 1991 with two new laws – a Natural Environment Act and a Planning Act. We are looking for an experienced Senior Policy Advisor who can work across the public sector to represent MBIE’s interests as the new resource management system is finalised and implemented. Our ideal candidate will have some prior knowledge of the resource management system which they can draw on to formulate advice on how the new resource management system intersects with MBIE interests and portfolios. 

The Infrastructure and Environment Team works across different groups in MBIE and other government agencies to apply an economic lens to a range of infrastructure and environmental policy issues. In addition to leading MBIE’s input on resource management policy the team also coordinates MBIE’s advice on applications under the Fast Track Approvals Act and provides advice to MBIE’s SLT and Ministers on climate change policy issues including the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme, other mitigation policies, and how to adapt to the physical effects of climate change. Accordingly, we are looking for somebody who can turn their hand to a range of complex policy issues.  

The team is part of the Communications, Infrastructure and Trade Branch and works collaboratively within the branch and wider Building, Resources and Markets group to help progress key policy priorities. Other responsibilities within the branch include:

• managing New Zealand’s radio spectrum to facilitate the adoption of new technology
• telecommunications regulation and advice on investment in telecommunications infrastructure
• promoting and facilitating trade related regulations, standards and policies, and resilience and competition in supply chains
• the Auckland portfolio

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 to the resource management system

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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17822 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 6th August.