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 role
6-month fixed termcontract or secondment opportunity | Full Time
Wellington CBDbased (Queens Wharf)

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu Waka
The 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 tunga
We 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 strategy
Leadingthe progress of legislation relevant to the team's work programme
Providingpolicy advice and leading key projects and project teams in risky, complex,ambiguous, or sensitive policy areas
Applyingeconomic principles and frameworks in your advice and examining tradeoffs,efficiency and value for money
Takinga leadership role in cross-Ministry and cross-government policy issues andnegotiations
Coachingand mentoring staff to enhance team performance and capability
Establishingand developing strong relationships across other transport sector agencies andthe wider government sector

Based on the work or support that may berequired, this position is Wellington based only.
What you'll bring | Te wahi ki akoe
You 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 process
Areputation for delivery and meeting deadlines with demonstrated experience in apolicy leadership role
Experiencein leading and coaching staff
Exceptionalwritten and analytical ability
Astrong grasp of public policy and economic principles
Demonstratedexperience working with and supporting senior decision-makers, includingMinisters, to deliver outcomes
Astrong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at alllevels, internally and externally - gaining trust quickly and navigating difficulties swiftly
Atertiary qualification in a relevant field
Anunderstanding of land transport policy is preferred, but not required
The 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 amatou
Supportivework environment and individual development plans
Laptop,mobile and work from home IT equipment
Modernoffices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative workingspaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
A rangeof employee led networks
How to apply | Mepehea te tono mai
To 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 Adviser
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 role
6-month fixed termcontract or secondment opportunity | Full Time
Wellington CBDbased (Queens Wharf)

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu Waka
The 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 tunga
We 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 strategy
Leadingthe progress of legislation relevant to the team's work programme
Providingpolicy advice and leading key projects and project teams in risky, complex,ambiguous, or sensitive policy areas
Applyingeconomic principles and frameworks in your advice and examining tradeoffs,efficiency and value for money
Takinga leadership role in cross-Ministry and cross-government policy issues andnegotiations
Coachingand mentoring staff to enhance team performance and capability
Establishingand developing strong relationships across other transport sector agencies andthe wider government sector

Based on the work or support that may berequired, this position is Wellington based only.
What you'll bring | Te wahi ki akoe
You 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 process
Areputation for delivery and meeting deadlines with demonstrated experience in apolicy leadership role
Experiencein leading and coaching staff
Exceptionalwritten and analytical ability
Astrong grasp of public policy and economic principles
Demonstratedexperience working with and supporting senior decision-makers, includingMinisters, to deliver outcomes
Astrong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at alllevels, internally and externally - gaining trust quickly and navigating difficulties swiftly
Atertiary qualification in a relevant field
Anunderstanding of land transport policy is preferred, but not required
Salary range | Whanuitanga Utua-Tau
The 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 amatou
Supportivework environment and individual development plans
Laptop,mobile and work from home IT equipment
Modernoffices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative workingspaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
A rangeof employee led networks
How to apply | Mepehea te tono mai
To 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 ******

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.

For any support or accessibility needsduring our recruitment process, please contact us at ******
Please note, we are notengaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumesfrom recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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