Analyst Inshore Fisheries Central at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Analyst (Inshore Fisheries)

Role type: Permanent

Location: Wellington

Salary range: $60,331 to $80,918 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga – About the role

Now is an exciting time to join Fisheries New Zealand.  We're delivering transformational change that will modernise commercial fishing practices and better support sustainable fisheries.

We are looking for a person to join the Inshore Fisheries Team within Fisheries New Zealand as a Fisheries Analyst. The role is a permanent position based out of our centrally located Wellington office. This work aims to improve fisheries management frameworks and sustainably manage the use of New Zealand's fisheries resources.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate individuals across New Zealand committed to ensuring sustainable fisheries resources for future generations.

Mōu - About You

We are interested in a person with an undergraduate qualification or higher. Preferred areas of study include marine science, resource management, law, policy, or economics (but this is not a necessity). You will be someone with a genuine interest in the sea, oceans and fisheries who also has;

• Analytical skills and the capacity to quickly identify and clearly define an issue
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, listening, and written)
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an ability to apply Māori knowledge and values to ones work
• Understanding of Government processes including Parliamentary processes
• Experience establishing and effectively maintaining collaborative relationships with tangata whenua, stakeholders, and Government agencies
• Knowledge of fisheries management and regulatory frameworks

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

New Zealanders care deeply about their fisheries and marine environment. Fisheries New Zealand works to ensure that fisheries resources are managed in a way that provides the greatest overall benefit to New Zealanders. Within the role you will be working with a range of technical experts and stakeholders to monitor and advance national and regional fisheries management initiatives. 

Working with us means that every day you'll go home knowing you've made a positive contribution to the sustainable management of New Zealand's valuable fisheries resources and their wider marine environment.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

We're a large organisation with massive scope from the frontline to policy development and beyond.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MP

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on 30th March

If you have any questions about the role, please email claire.hogan@mpi.govt.nz 

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