Fixed term till 30 June 2025
Flexible location
Mo tenei turanga mahi
This role is an exciting opportunity to deliver reforms to enhance how New Zealand's carbon market (the Emissions Trading Scheme, or ETS) operates, and we need a skilled operator to lead this project.
This role sits within the Ministry's Market Assurance & Operations team, which is responsible for two main functions:
Leading the Market Governance policy project to improve operation of the NZ carbon market, including:
Coordination of the project across MBIE, MPI, the Financial Markets Authority, and the Environmental Protection Authority
Policy analysis to ensure provision of better trading information and enhanced oversight of the NZ carbon market, followed by legislation change
Delivering an information initiative to better inform those who trade in the NZ carbon market
Assurance and Operations: ensuring cohesive ETS operations within the Ministry and with other agencies, including:
Carrying out the Ministry's ETS operations and coordinating with the other agencies that operate the ETS
Delivering governance and risk management for ETS operations
Operating the quarterly ETS auctions (via NZX as the Ministry's contractor)
Delivering ETS and NZU market information and insights
Monitoring and conducting assurance of ETS operations
The purpose of the Principal Policy Advisor role is to lead the Market Governance policy project, including:
Providing Principal-level policy experience, including policy advice, Treaty analysis, and development of legislation
Driving cross-agency collaboration to deliver high-quality advice and outcomes that can be implemented effectively
Nga pukenga me nga wheako
Principal-level policy skills and experience, including developing and presenting advice to Ministers and supporting the development of legislation
Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and experience in developing and implementing workable solutions to ambiguous and complex problems
Proven ability to lead complex cross-governmental policy programmes
Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching junior staff
Background in the ETS, markets, economics, finance, and/or a related discipline would be beneficial
Mo matou
The Ministry's purpose - He taiao tonui mo nga reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.
We offer a flexible by default approach to support your work-life balance, agile working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as One MfE. Generous leave entitlements, training to competently and effectively engage with Maori as our Treaty Partner, including te reo me ona tikanga Maori courses, active social club and employee networks, including a Maori staff network.
Salary range for this role is $140,222 to $170,467 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
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.
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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.
Ra Katinga - Applications close: 20 October 2024 @ 11.59pm
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