Senior Policy Advisor I Communications Infrastructure and Trade at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, WellingtonDiscover a career with purpose at MBIESolve complex policy challengesWork alongside passionate people and communitiesMake a real difference for New ZealandersBe a part of a team that has a supportive culture, focused on giving people the opportunities they need to stretch and grow in their policy careersFixed term or secondment opportunity through to October 2025, Wellington basedSalary range: $110,098 - $138,028Come and join the Communications policy team and play a key role in connecting New Zealanders.
Our team works on a range of policy issues, spanning the ongoing funding of telecommunications infrastructure and the regulatory settings that underpin how the telecommunications market functions.
Being the Communications policy team, we also have responsibility for postal policy.We engage with telecommunications sector stakeholders on a regular basis, and this engagement and relationship management is crucial to the effectiveness of our team.
We also work closely with the Commerce Commission.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredAre you who we are looking for?We are looking for an experienced senior policy advisor who has skills in regulatory policy and experience in solving complex problems and formulating high-quality policy advice.Ideally you will have:Experience leading complex policy projects within central governmentWide-ranging knowledge of policy development disciplines and processesStrong stakeholder relationship building, influencing and engagement skills to gain the cooperation and commitment of othersDemonstrated capability in working with Ministers, senior public service officials, internal and external stakeholdersPassion for leading and coaching others to develop their policy craft and take their careers to the next levelThe ability to work through ambiguity and deliver resultsUnderstanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and application of these in public policy and in partnership with MaoriMBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours:Maia– Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FutureOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.Applications close on Wednesday 15 January 2025 (midnight).Please note that due to the holiday period there may be a delay in answering any questions or queries.Employer: Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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