Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Policy Advisor - Waste Sector Policy | Wellington

Job Description

 Senior Advisor - Policy – Waste Sector Policy - Waste & HSNO Policy

This role is a fixed term position in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes. We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities.

• Supportive and inclusive team 
• Flexible working to support your work-life balance 
• 12- month fixed term role, preferably Wellington based

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role    

Are you looking to work on policy which has a tangible difference? Then this is the team for you. We are looking for an experienced Senior Policy Advisor to join the Waste Sectors Policy team.

Our team is focused on supporting and working with the sector to develop policy which:

• lowers biogenic methane from organic waste and synthetic refrigerants from the HVAC-R sector
• reduces construction and demolition waste going to landfills.

We are also responsible for developing the National Disaster Waste and Debris Management Plan. This plan is essential as it will outline how to deal with waste in a natural disaster or climatic event.

The Waste Sector Policy team is responsible for:

• Delivering this Government's priorities and implementing the waste actions outlined in the second Emissions Reduction Plan
• Providing high quality policy advice and analysis to Ministers
• Leading the development of robust evidence based regulatory and non-regulatory policy solutions
• Working closely with key Waste Sector stakeholders
• Working across the wider Ministry and aligning our work with the wider waste management system and sector

 Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking an experienced senior policy advisor with:

• demonstrated experience of developing end to end complex policy within the public sector.
•  experience using a range of analytical frameworks, including developing new frameworks.
• ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• knowledge of policy interventions that will reduce emissions from the waste sector is advantageous but not required.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $108,976 to $132,277 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 the 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: Tuesday 22^nd July @ 5pm