Principal Policy Advisor - Energy - Fixed Term GasNZ Inc Listed 2 days ago
Listing Description Location: Wellington, Wellington
Job type: Full time
Duration: Contract
Approximate pay: $130K - $160K annually
Description Are you passionate about driving New Zealand's transition to renewable gas and shaping a sustainable energy future?
Join GasNZ as our new Principal Policy Advisor and lead our project to create a transformative Gas Roadmap that will accelerate the sector's journey toward net-zero emissions by 2050, while ensuring energy supply security and equitable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of New Zealand's energy sector.
About Us:
GasNZ is the voice of gas in New Zealand, representing a diverse membership spanning the entire gas energy value chain. With a mission to foster a sustainable, net-zero emissions future, we aim to inspire and collaborate across sectors to ensure that gas remains a reliable, affordable energy source for Kiwis.
About the Role:
As Principal Policy Advisor, you'll lead GasNZ's flagship 2025 project: developing the Gas Roadmap to net-zero emissions.
This forward-looking role requires an innovative, strategic thinker ready to build on existing research, act with confidence to engage stakeholders, and catalyse industry collaboration.
Working closely with our CEO, you'll also initiate the implementation of key roadmap elements, advocate for early-action policies, and establish cross-sector partnerships to drive renewable gas adoption.
Key Responsibilities:
Gas Roadmap Leadership: Define a clear Gas Roadmap for the sector, identifying prioritised actions that will enable our strategic vision for renewable gas in New Zealand.
Stakeholder Engagement: Forge new connections across industries, sectors and government to create the synergies and commitment needed to build our renewable gas future.
Policy and Regulatory Insight: Develop high-quality research, provide expert policy advice, and prepare impactful submissions that reflect our members' perspectives.
About You:
You're a seasoned professional with a minimum of 5 years of policy, regulatory, or advocacy experience.
You have broad knowledge of the New Zealand energy sector, and preferably the gas or bioenergy sector.
You're a proactive self-starter, with both a strategic mindset and pragmatic attitude. You want to work in an organisation whose members are looking for leadership to help them navigate complex commercial, social and environmental challenges.
Applications: Apply today to help GasNZ shape New Zealand's gas energy journey and make a tangible impact on our path to net-zero emissions.
Position description: Download the full position description at gasnz.org.nz/vacancies.
Salary range: $130k - $165k, plus KiwiSaver, with appointment salary depending on skills and experience.
Requirements: All applications must be submitted to ****** and include a CV and cover letter outlining your interest and why you think you are right for the role. Applicants must be:
a New Zealand resident
eligible to work, and
able to begin early in 2025. Your application must state that you meet these three requirements or it will not be considered.
Applications close: Sunday 1 December 2024. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as applications are received. We encourage you to apply early, as we may withdraw the vacancy at any time.
Apply online for this role or contact gasnz.org.nz/vacancies for more information.
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