Advisor & Senior Advisor - Emission Trading Scheme Policy | Flexible

Job Description

• Senior Advisor Position is Permanent
• Advisor Position is Fixed Term finishes 01/04/2026

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This team is responsible for ETS regulatory policy work to support the efficient and effective operation of the NZ ETS, including ensuring that legislative requirements are met.  This includes:  

• Providing advice on regulatory requirements around the ETS, including   
  • unit limits and price control settings  
  • regulations on the price of carbon, electricity allocation factors 
  • emissions factor information for individual sectors 
  • Advice on ETS industrial allocation policy 

The key purpose of these roles is to play a leading role in the development of analysis and advice on a range of ETS-related regulatory settings and policy issues. These roles has a strong economic policy dimension with a need to prepare, and work with, analysis on a range of microeconomic questions and to communicate the results of technical analysis clearly and robustly.  At senior level, you will be involved in designing the team's workprogramme and leading teams of others in its delivery.  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience of developing analytical policy (preferably with a strong micro-economic perspective), ideally within the public sector 
• Ability to use a range of analytical frameworks to develop policy advice, and (at senior level) to develop new frameworks.
• Experience at preparing moderately complex quantitative analysis (Excel based)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and, at senior level, experience in coaching others
• Background in the ETS, markets, economics and/or finance strongly preferred

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for the Senior Advisor role is $108,976 to $132,277 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.  

Salary range for the Advisor role is $79,598 to $96,372 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 simon.mandal-johnson@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:   Wednesday 30th April 2025