Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity - 12 months
Mo te turanga mahi | About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Policy Advisor in Maori land policy development to join the Adaptation Business Unit.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a priority area of policy looking at the problem of how New Zealand will adapt to a changing climate.
You will be joining a collaborative, supportive and high performing team who has a lot of fun. This is an opportunity for you to play a key role to influence positive change to strengthen the resilience of tangata whenua, communities, businesses and places to climate change and natural hazards.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Preparing policy and advice on design elements of the adaptation framework, including provisions for Maori land and Treaty impact analysis.
- Working across government to ensure robust advice and coherence with related legislative systems, including Te Ture Whenua Maori Act, resource management, Local Government Act, Public Works Act, Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for the following skillsets:
- Expertise and experience in policy development of Maori land issues.
- Demonstrated capability in applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te ao Maori perspectives into policy design.
- Strong background in providing advice on complex policy problems.
- Solid understanding of machinery of government, strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to liaise across work programmes and agencies to ensure appropriate advice and information is provided to decision makers.
- Ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities.
- Adept at coaching and mentoring.
Whanuitanga Utu a-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.
Nga 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 Maori Ropu, 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 inaianei | 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 Ngaire Howes at [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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.
Ra Katinga | Applications close: Wednesday, 2 July 2025
