Principal Policy Adviser

Policy, Planning & Regulation (Government & Defence)Position Type:Fixed Termuntil 30 June 2025, Full Time (38 hours per week)Location:Wellington CBDoffice (Queens Wharf)Salary:$127,142 –$140,812 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)Opportunity for an experienced senior to step into a principal role6-month fixed termcontract or secondment opportunity | Full TimeWellington CBDbased (Queens Wharf)About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu WakaThe Ministry of Transport, TeManatuWaka is the system leader for the transport sectorwhetherit's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We workin partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transportsystem moving and are the government's principal adviser on transport policy,regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transportsystem is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.At the Ministry of Transport, we prideourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains aculture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We have approximately 230staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.About the opportunity | Ngawhakamarama mo te tungaWe are looking for a high performingcandidate to join our Wellington office as a Principal Adviser working onpolicy issues in the Revenue team. You will work closely with your team managerto lead and shape a variety of key projects, and support more junior staff.This position is fixed-term until 30 June 2025 to cover a staff member who ishas been placed on a secondment elsewhere in the Ministry.The Revenue team is responsible forpolicy issues regarding the land transport's system for raising revenue,including fuel excise duty and road user charges settings, road tolling andtime of use charging. The team also contributes to the Ministry's workregarding the transition of the light vehicle fleet to road user charges, andfunding reviews of agencies within the transport system.Your key responsibilities will include:Partneringwith the manager to drive the team's work programme and contributing to thedevelopment and implementation of the team's strategyLeadingthe progress of legislation relevant to the team's work programmeProvidingpolicy advice and leading key projects and project teams in risky, complex,ambiguous, or sensitive policy areasApplyingeconomic principles and frameworks in your advice and examining tradeoffs,efficiency and value for moneyTakinga leadership role in cross-Ministry and cross-government policy issues andnegotiationsCoachingand mentoring staff to enhance team performance and capabilityEstablishingand developing strong relationships across other transport sector agencies andthe wider government sectorBased on the work or support that may berequired, this position is Wellington based only.What you'll bring | Te wahi ki akoeYou will bring extensive strategicpolicy development experience in central government organisations, and:A deepunderstanding of the policy process, including machinery of governmentknowledge that includes the legislative processAreputation for delivery and meeting deadlines with demonstrated experience in apolicy leadership roleExperiencein leading and coaching staffExceptionalwritten and analytical abilityAstrong grasp of public policy and economic principlesDemonstratedexperience working with and supporting senior decision-makers, includingMinisters, to deliver outcomesAstrong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at alllevels, internally and externally - gaining trust quickly and navigating difficulties swiftlyAtertiary qualification in a relevant fieldAnunderstanding of land transport policy is preferred, but not requiredThe base salary range budget for thisposition is $127,142 – $140,812 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offeredwill reflect skills and experience.What we offer | Te wahi ki amatouSupportivework environment and individual development plansLaptop,mobile and work from home IT equipmentModernoffices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative workingspaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockersA rangeof employee led networksHow to apply | Mepehea te tono maiTo view the job description, or applyonline, click Apply. Pleaseinclude a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.To apply for this role, you must haveright to live and work in New Zealand.You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.Applicationsclose midnight, Sunday 24 November 2024.Please note, we may be reviewingapplications and interviewing candidates before the closing date. We encourageyou to submit your application as soon as possible.We encourage applications from peoplefrom all backgrounds,orientations, and identities. We aim to have aMinistry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We championdiversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyonefeels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.Position Title:PrincipalPolicy AdviserPosition Type:Fixed Termuntil 30 June 2025, Full Time (38 hours per week)Location:Wellington CBDoffice (Queens Wharf)Salary:$127,142 –$140,812 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)Opportunity for an experienced senior to step into a principal role6-month fixed termcontract or secondment opportunity | Full TimeWellington CBDbased (Queens Wharf)About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu WakaThe Ministry of Transport, TeManatuWaka is the system leader for the transport sectorwhetherit's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We workin partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transportsystem moving and are the government's principal adviser on transport policy,regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transportsystem is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.At the Ministry of Transport, we prideourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains aculture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We have approximately 230staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.About the opportunity | Ngawhakamarama mo te tungaWe are looking for a high performingcandidate to join our Wellington office as a Principal Adviser working onpolicy issues in the Revenue team. You will work closely with your team managerto lead and shape a variety of key projects, and support more junior staff.This position is fixed-term until 30 June 2025 to cover a staff member who ishas been placed on a secondment elsewhere in the Ministry.The Revenue team is responsible forpolicy issues regarding the land transport's system for raising revenue,including fuel excise duty and road user charges settings, road tolling andtime of use charging. The team also contributes to the Ministry's workregarding the transition of the light vehicle fleet to road user charges, andfunding reviews of agencies within the transport system.Your key responsibilities will include:Partneringwith the manager to drive the team's work programme and contributing to thedevelopment and implementation of the team's strategyLeadingthe progress of legislation relevant to the team's work programmeProvidingpolicy advice and leading key projects and project teams in risky, complex,ambiguous, or sensitive policy areasApplyingeconomic principles and frameworks in your advice and examining tradeoffs,efficiency and value for moneyTakinga leadership role in cross-Ministry and cross-government policy issues andnegotiationsCoachingand mentoring staff to enhance team performance and capabilityEstablishingand developing strong relationships across other transport sector agencies andthe wider government sectorBased on the work or support that may berequired, this position is Wellington based only.What you'll bring | Te wahi ki akoeYou will bring extensive strategicpolicy development experience in central government organisations, and:A deepunderstanding of the policy process, including machinery of governmentknowledge that includes the legislative processAreputation for delivery and meeting deadlines with demonstrated experience in apolicy leadership roleExperiencein leading and coaching staffExceptionalwritten and analytical abilityAstrong grasp of public policy and economic principlesDemonstratedexperience working with and supporting senior decision-makers, includingMinisters, to deliver outcomesAstrong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at alllevels, internally and externally - gaining trust quickly and navigating difficulties swiftlyAtertiary qualification in a relevant fieldAnunderstanding of land transport policy is preferred, but not requiredSalary range | Whanuitanga Utua-TauThe base salary range budget for thisposition is $127,142 – $140,812 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offeredwill reflect skills and experience.What we offer | Te wahi ki amatouSupportivework environment and individual development plansLaptop,mobile and work from home IT equipmentModernoffices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative workingspaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockersA rangeof employee led networksHow to apply | Mepehea te tono maiTo view the job description, or applyonline, click Apply. Pleaseinclude a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.To apply for this role, you must haveright to live and work in New Zealand.You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.Applicationsclose midnight, Sunday 24 November 2024.Please note, we may be reviewingapplications and interviewing candidates before the closing date. We encourageyou to submit your application as soon as possible.For further information or to speakconfidentially, please contact Recruitment Adviser, Kitty McCool at ****** encourage applications from peoplefrom all backgrounds,orientations, and identities. We aim to have aMinistry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We championdiversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyonefeels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.For any support or accessibility needsduring our recruitment process, please contact us at ****** note, we are notengaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumesfrom recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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