Kaitohutohu Kaupapa | Advisor - Policy - International | Wellington

Job Description

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role   

We are looking for an experienced Policy Advisor to join our dynamic International team.

The International team provides climate focussed policy analysis and advice to the Government on international climate matters relevant to Aotearoa New Zealand.  

A focus of this role will be supporting the team's work programme which includes:

• Policy analysis and advice to support New Zealand's Paris Agreement obligations.
• Supporting international negotiations aligned to NZs climate policy objectives. 
• Advice on aspects of the Paris Agreement, OECD work programme, regional and bilateral climate priorities and the wider international landscape of climate mitigation.
• Contributing to international processes, including achieving and setting NDCs, reporting requirements like the Biennial Transparency Report, and NZ's wider influence on climate issues. 
• Lead for international issues relating to carbon markets, climate mitigation, and climate adaptation.
• Forming and maintaining relationships on climate with international organisations, carbon project actors, other countries and the private sector. 
• Supporting international engagements.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience   

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• demonstrated experience providing policy advice to senior leaders and Ministers
• ability to work across a number of work streams and to manage competing priorities
• ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles, both written and verbal for briefing Ministers
• excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationships
• proven organisational skills with the ability to work independently, think ahead, prioritise, and meet deadlines while preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
• a can-do attitude with ability to work effectively as a team player while working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• knowledge of, and commitment to, developing your cultural capability and capacity in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te ao Māori perspectives
• A developing understanding of the Paris Agreement and how it has informed the CCRA (Zero Carbon Amendment), and international cooperation mechanisms including understanding international negotiations and international carbon markets, would be beneficial in this role.

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

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:   Monday, 12 May 2025