Kaitātari | Analyst - Climate Priorities & Forecasting | Flexible

Job Description

• Fixed Term / Secondment until 26 June 2026

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role   

The Climate Priorities and Forecasting team has a unique role at MfE in building the evidence base for climate mitigation and supporting high priority work across climate mitigation policy. We have two core functions:

• We provide surge policy support to high priority projects and programmes across the climate mitigation and markets units, and
• We build the quantitative evidence base for climate mitigation policy, including annual greenhouse gas emission projections.

In 2025 we are supporting priority work across climate mitigation teams, as well as our own projects including a review of the Climate Change Response Act.

We are looking for an Analyst in our policy function, with an important role to play supporting delivery of priority projects in the climate mitigation unit.  This role would best suit someone who likes variety in their work, tackling tricky and complex policy problems, and with excellent written communication and advice skills. If this sounds like you, please apply.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience of developing end-to-end policy within the public sector 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of delivering high quality advice and analysis to Ministers
• Ability to use a range of frameworks to develop policy advice
• Demonstrated understanding of the Machinery of Government
• Leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Agile and able to work effectively with ambiguity.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for this 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 charlotte.harris-miller@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 9th July 2025