Policy Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Role Type: Permanent full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary Band: $68,781 - $97,056 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

As a Policy Analyst in Cost Recovery, you will play a key role in supporting the team's policy expertise within cost recovery and charging practices. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of a policy framework, as well as establish clear and repeatable processes for regular updates to fee regulations.

In this role, you would have the opportunity to:

• Help the team drive the Cost Recovery directorate's work programme, contributing to its core policy work streams and annual review processes
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Develop cost-effective policy options for Government action related to the primary sector
• Gain experience leading regulatory changes from developing policy proposals through to supporting Cabinet decisions on drafted regulations.
• Developing advice on wide range of MPI activities and consulting with industry

Mōu - About You

To be successful in the Policy Analyst role, you will ideally bring experience and passion for policy. We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, shows initiative, and has experience building and maintaining relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds. A candidate with an interest, or experience, in economic or regulatory policy would be well suited to this role.

In addition to the above, we are seeking an applicant who:

• can apply critical thinking and analytical skills when problem solving
• provides clear, concise, well-reasoned and practical advic
• is able to write clearly and succinctly for a range of audience
• has a sound understanding of, and experience operating in, Government processe
• will bring a ‘can do' attitude and take ownership of their work to deliver the best result
• has strong interpersonal skills and the desire to make a positive contribution to the team

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 our team

The Cost Recovery directorate ensures that the right people pay the right price for MPI services, for example, the fee you pay for biosecurity clearance when you next cross the border. The cost recovery work programme spans the scope of Ministry's activities including food safety, biosecurity, fisheries, forestry and animal welfare.

We ensure that MPI's price and price setting mechanisms are accurate, fair, encourage good behaviours, and are well regarded by industry and across the public service.

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 MPI

• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
• A wide range of training and development opportunities

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 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 11:50pm on 27 September

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

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