Kaitātari Mātāmua | Principal Analyst - System Oversight | Flexible

Job Description

Fixed term / Secondment until 30 June 2026

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The System Oversight team is focused on stewardship of the current environmental management system. Largely focused on the performance of councils, the team's functions include monitoring the system, interpreting legislation and regulation, advising on the use of powers where the intent of policies isn't being met, delivering on statutory functions, and responding to a significant amount of Ministerial correspondence and Official Information Act (OIA) requests.

This role will lead the delivery on the team's statutory functions, such as applications to become a requiring authority, time extensions, the streamlined planning process, and providing advice to the Minister for the Environment on applications to the Fast Track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA).

You will be focused on the FTAA process and relevant advice and would suit an experienced planner. The role will also support other members of the team with the preparation of options and advice for all statutory functions.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• This is a technical role and requires a planner with a strong understanding of and experience with the RMA, particularly as it relates to local government.
• Demonstrated ability to review and synthesise information, and draw inference about the alignment of applications and council plans with legislation.
• Strong understanding of consenting and plan making, ability to draft advice, correspondence, OIA responses, and assist with advice for Ministers.
• Strong written skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Organised and comfortable with strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-changing, reactive landscape. 
• Experience in mentoring /teaching other team members.
• Experience in delivering on statutory functions is a plus.
• A willingness to adopt continuous improvement (i.e reflect on what has worked, what hasn't and what the lessons are in a constructive way) and take on the ideas of others.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

The salary range for this role is $140,222 to $170,467 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE  

• a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend 
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE' 
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network 
• opportunities for development and education.           

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.  

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 macaela.flanagan@mfe.govt.nz.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.  

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.   

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 vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.  

Rā Katinga | Applications close:   Sunday 6th April 2025