Kaitohutohu | Advisor - Hazardous Substances Policy | Flexible

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role   

In this permanent role, you will support the development of robust policy analysis and advice across a diverse range of issues related to hazardous substances, new organisms, and contaminated land. You'll apply your core policy skills to complex and evolving challenges, contributing to work that has both national and international significance.

A key part of your responsibilities will be ensuring the quality and clarity of policy documents, including Ministerial briefings and responses to Official Information Act requests. This is a great opportunity to deepen your policy expertise while making a meaningful impact on environmental and public health outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience managing the implementation of complex policy projects and programmes, managing risks and business analysis.
• Ability to use a range of qualitative and quantitative analytical frameworks to develop policy advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in, and ideally leading, project teams working on complex policy working across formal reporting lines
• Leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• An ability to set priorities and to achieve deadlines and project and programme outputs. 

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.   

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 sally.morison@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:   Sunday 20th July 2025