Senior Advisor - International | Flexible

Job Description

Permanent role

• The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home.  As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business.  We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This team  leads policy analysis and advice to the Government on international climate mitigation matters, including the implementation of  the Paris Agreement.  

This includes policy advice and analysis relating to New Zealand's Nationally Determined Contributions and the broader international climate mitigation landscape: 

• Policy analysis and advice to set and implement NDCs 

• Policy analysis and advice on international climate cooperation

• Leading international negotiations to support NZs climate policy objectives, including  formal UNFCCC negotiations

• Contributing to international processes across multilateral fora, and NZ's wider influence on climate issues

• Leading  international carbon markets and climate mitigation 

• Forming and maintaining relationships with international organisations, carbon project actors, other countries, domestic stakeholders and the private sector

• Supporting international bilateral engagements 

The Senior Advisor is expected to deliver of high-quality, accurate, analytical assessments and advice to support the delivery of the Ministry's and Government's climate objectives. The successful candidate will lead, working within a team on the development and delivery of high-quality policy within a complex and challenging environment, often on new, contentious, sensitive or complex issues.

 Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Substantial experience  leading the development of  end to end complex policy within the public sector including inter-governmental processes.

Substantial experience using a range of analytical frameworks, including developing new frameworks.

Demonstrated understanding of the Machinery of Government.

A strong understanding of the Paris Agreement and how it has informed the Climate Change Response Act (Zero Carbon Amendment).

Experience representing New Zealand internationally, including  experience in international negotiations.

An understanding of, or experience in, international carbon markets, including Article 6.

Willing to travel and work outside of regular business hours.

Robust domestic and international networks are an asset.

Experience in trade, economics, commercial contracts and procurement are an asset.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $105,802 to $128,424 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 the position, please contact kim.mcgregor@mfe.govt.nz

We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities. What's important to us is ‘he rau kotahi tangata' – embracing our multiple talents – by harnessing our diversity and being inclusive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.  We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.  

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. You can contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.  

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 24 November 2024 @ 11.59