Senior Policy Advisor I Strategy and PolicyDate: 24 Oct 2024
Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIEOperate in a quickly evolving policy environmentEngage with a diverse range of stakeholdersFixed-term or secondment opportunity through to December 2026Salary: $110,098 - $138,028 + KiwisaverThe Strategy and Policy team in Kanoa – RD are leading the policy implementation of the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF). The RIF is a coalition Government commitment to establish a $1.2 billion fund to grow regional economies by investing in new and existing infrastructure projects. It aligns with the Government's five pillars to rebuild the economy, including building infrastructure for growth and resilience.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced senior policy advisor looking to gain a different experience. It could also be very useful in helping a senior advisor gain the skills needed to move to a principal policy advisor role in the future.
You will have the opportunity to:
Enhance political savvy – helping establish a significant fund that has a high level of political and public interestDesign for implementation & communication – working with internal and external stakeholders across a broad range of subject areas to ensure that the policy intent is an operational realityDevelop domain knowledge – specific fund development and regional development expertiseCoach and mentor team members – work with an enthusiastic but reasonably junior policy team to help build their capabilityThe work of the Kanoa - RDU Strategy and Policy team stretches from traditional policy development, to providing strategic advice on individual funding proposals, through to the development of cutting-edge tools and frameworks.
Skills and Experience Required We are looking for a policy professional who can apply their skills across a range of policy and operational problems. You will be skilled at working across diverse teams, groups, and subject matter areas.
Ideally you will have:
Experience leading complex policy projects within central governmentKnowledge, or a willingness to gain an understanding, of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they apply in the public sector; and ability to promote the use of Tikanga and Te Reo Maori internallyKnowledge, or a willingness to gain an understanding, of the Public Finance ActWide-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 results.MBIE'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. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
Applications close on Sunday, 17 November (midnight).
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