Climate Change Commission Looking for Research Assistant – Fixed Term at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate Research Assistant to join us for four months.

• 4-month fixed term opportunity  
• Utilize your sharp mind and keen research skills
• Engage with Iwi/Māori groups on Climate Change

Mo mātou | About us

He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission is an independent Crown entity that drives climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide independent, impartial advice to the Government on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, and we monitor and review the Government’s progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals.

Since establishing in December 2019, we have released advice on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme, agricultural emissions pricing, the foundational Inaia tonu nei a low emissions future, which included advice on the country’s first three emissions budgets and the first emissions reduction plan.

For more information our work programmes Our upcoming work » Climate Change Commission (climatecommission.govt.nz)

We recognise the importance of te ao Māori. We uphold the treaty partnership by ensuring our work reflects Māori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ngā Tūnga | The role

You will assist senior colleagues in analysis related to aspects of the Commission’s work. This will involve following direction from the Lead, Principal, and Senior Analysts to assist with navigating complex issues and supporting the development of new frameworks and approaches. Research Assistants will support the delivery of the Commissions’ objectives.

Mō ēnei tūranga mahi | The role will involve

• Assisting senior colleagues with research and analysis
• Gathering and assessing up-to-date information from a range of sources.
• Identify issues that need to be escalated.
• Engaging with iwi/Māori in a manner that upholds Tikanaga
• Support the delivery of quality of products

Ō pūmanawa | About you

• This role would suit someone early in their career, or someone looking for a fresh start and an interest on climate change action.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Familiarity with the work of the Climate Change Commission is desirable, but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A basic understanding of government processes, systems, and tools, is desirable but not mandatory

Tono ināianei | How to apply

Click the apply button below to view a detailed position description and submit your application. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Rā kati | Application close date – Thursday 6 July at 11pm.

If you have any questions, please email us [email protected]

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy early if we find a suitable applicant.