Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao Looking for Kaitātari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst – Waste at New Zealand Full Time

• Keen to contribute to a new era for Aotearoa’s waste system?
• Looking to kickstart your policy career in central government?
• Flexible location – work from anywhere across the NZ mōtu

Aotearoa New Zealand and the world are waking up to the problems being created by our current approach to managing waste. The Ministry for the Environment – Manatū Mō Te Taiao is responsible for leading the Government’s work in this challenging area, which has major implications for our environment, economy and how we live our lives.

Kiwis want to do better. Come and join the challenge as a Kaitātari Kaupapa Here | Policy Analyst within our Waste Streams Policy team.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will work collaboratively alongside your senior colleagues to contribute to and advance impactful outcomes across our high-profile plastics policy work programme and support policy work on other waste streams.

Core focus areas of the role will be to undertake research and policy analysis, work with stakeholders, support policy implementation, and provide advice to senior leadership and Ministers. This work contributes more widely to improving our national approach to waste.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Let Us Know If You Have

If you feel passionate about this kaupapa and want to contribute to ushering in a new era for Aotearoa’s waste system, then we want to hear from you.

• Experience of or a keen interest in environmental policy analysis and delivery
• Proven research and analytical skills to draw on a range of inputs and evidence to problem-solve
• Ability to interpret and analyse data
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups / stakeholders and build trusted relationships
• Strong written communication skills, with knowledge of, or experience in, supporting ministerial briefings and cabinet papers;
• A relevant tertiary qualification for e.g., environmental science, social science, policy, or law.
• Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $77,280 up to $93,565 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

If you require further information about this position please contact [email protected]. To access the position description, please go to www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs and click through to view the advertisement and position description.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: end of Wednesday 26 July 2023.