NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Hiring for Policy Analyst Job at Wellington , New Zealand Full Time

• Influence the shape of critical policy areas.
• Work in a collegial and supportive team environment.
• Permanent opportunity.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our teams

The biosecurity and animal welfare policy teams support Ministers, other parts of MPI, and other stakeholders to understand the interconnected parts of the biosecurity and animal welfare systems, and their relationships to other systems. This includes policy work focused on animal welfare, and partnering with industry to achieve biosecurity outcomes. .

You will be joining a great group of people and will influence the shape of critical policy areas that grow and protect New Zealand.

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are looking for a policy analyst to join our team. For this role you will need to be a good communicator capable of working with a range of people with different backgrounds, perspectives and interests. You will enjoy working in a complex and ambiguous policy environment. Strong creative problem-solving skills will be necessary.

Previous experience in the primary industries is not essential, although may be useful for the role. We are after your ability as an analyst and your interest in the environment in which our primary industries operate.

Applications are encouraged from candidates looking for part-time opportunities.

This opportunity is Wellington based.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• experience as a central government policy analyst, or in a relevant working environment;
• strong analytical skills;
• a tertiary qualification;
• the capacity to quickly identify and clearly express core elements of an issue or proposal;
• the ability to match strategic vision with pragmatic problem solving;
• strong written communication skills;
• an ethic of teamwork and collaboration; and
• the desire to develop, learn and grow.

As we work collaboratively with other policy teams, you may be offered the opportunity to join project teams outside of biosecurity and animal welfare policy as part of your role.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua – About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is responsible for ‘Growing and Protecting New Zealand’. It’s no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles supporting us to make this happen! MPI provides a range of services to ensure New Zealand is protected from biological risk, that the food New Zealand businesses produce is safe, and that standards for animal welfare are upheld. Our overall ambition is for New Zealand to be the most trusted source of high value natural products in the world. Join us to help this ambition become a reality.

MPI has a focus on career pathways and we will work with you to help you grow.

To see the benefits of working at MPI, please click here

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply

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If you want a career where you help to grow and protect New Zealand in a very real way then this could be it. Our team is collegial, supportive, and hard working. MPI has a focus on career pathways so take this step in your career with us and we will help you develop.

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click on “APPLY NOW” or visit the MPI Careers site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

For internal candidates please make sure your current manager is aware of your application.

Applications close Wednesday 6th October at 5.00pm

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Gavin Romayne, Manager Biosecurity Partnerships Policy and Manager Animal Welfare Policy on 021 548 379 or Claire Hogan, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor on 04 894 0094.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you’ll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you’re growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.