Senior Policy Advisor | Financial Markets Fixed-term opportunity at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Wellington. MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Influence the policy and regulatory settings that support financial markets in New Zealand. Make a difference to New Zealand's financial wellbeing. One full-time, 6-month fixed-term Senior Policy Advisor position available until May 2025 to cover parental leave. Wellington or Auckland based. Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 plus KiwiSaver. The Financial Markets team provides advice to Ministers to promote fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets in New Zealand. Our vision is that all New Zealand consumers and businesses have access to the money they need to thrive. Our role includes advising on the regulation of financial services like banks and insurers, insurance contract law, KiwiSaver and other managed funds, and wider investment settings to grow our capital markets. The Financial Markets team sits in the Small Business, Commerce and Consumer Policy branch, the Government's lead advisor on the commercial environment in which all New Zealand businesses and consumers operate. We look after the laws, institutions, and systems that underpin how businesses and consumers interact, including: competition, consumer affairs, market performance, financial conduct, corporate governance, and intellectual property. It is an exciting time to join our team. We are currently working on high-priority and challenging issues, including exploring opportunities to improve the effectiveness of our capital markets settings to support access to capital for New Zealand businesses, and reviewing conduct obligations on financial institutions such as banks and insurers. Skills and Experience Required Experience in public policy as a Senior Policy Advisor or transferable skills from an advisory, legal, or similar role. Experience leading complex projects. Strong stakeholder relationship building, influencing, and engagement skills. Logical thinker, problem solver, and curious. Knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes. Enjoy working on complex problems and generating solutions. Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively. Experience with the legislative process or a legal background is an advantage. Why work for our Branch? You will mix both strategic and regulatory thinking to encourage businesses to compete, innovate, invest, and trade, increasing business and consumer confidence in the market. You will be in a supportive environment that empowers staff to make decisions and build cultural capability. Applications close on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. Employer: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr