Policy Adviser

Position Title: Policy Adviser

Team and Group: Resilience & Security, Policy

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location: Wellington CBD office

Salary: $90,791 - $120,504 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

• Supportive team environment | Working across all modes
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Wellington CBD based

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mo matou Te Manatu Waka

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatu Waka is the system leader for the transport sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We work in partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transport system moving and are the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.

At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We have approximately 230 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.

About the opportunity | Nga whakamarama mo te tunga

Led by a supportive and encouraging Manager, our Resilience and Security Team is made up of 10 Advisers across all levels. They specialise in policy, emergency management, Pacific engagement and maritime security.

We are looking for an experienced policy professional to join our friendly and high performing Resilience and Security team. You will use your previous policy experience to deliver on complex policy issues though team collaboration. You will have the opportunity to not only work on a range of high priority areas but also be exposed to all areas of the ministry.

Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.

What you'll bring | Te wahi ki a koe

• Experience in successfully contributing to the end-to-end process of policy development across multiple portfolio areas.
• Demonstrated capability in applying project management practices and principles and contributing to the successful delivery of projects.
• Experience and demonstrated capability in anticipating requirements to successfully prepare and complete written ministerial correspondence and briefings. Able to successfully interpret legislation across multiple portfolio areas.
• Experience and demonstrated capability in successfully building and maintaining effective working relationships and collaborating with others to achieve outcomes.
• Well-developed numerical ability, experience and demonstrated capability in successfully applying financial analytical concepts in various scenarios.
• Strong writing skills, experience and demonstrated capability in successfully interpreting and communicating effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills experience and demonstrated capability in successfully applying analytical frameworks, including non-financial concepts.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• The ability to gain a Top Secret clearance is mandatory (click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool).

This is an excellent opportunity to draw on your previous relevant experiences and contribute to making positive improvements that will have a positive impact on the wider Ministry and our mahi across Aotearoa. Previous central government experience from within a similar environment, is highly desirable.

Salary range | Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau

The base salary range budget for this position is $90,791 - $120,504 (mid point $100,420) per annum + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wahi ki a matou

We pride ourselves on being an agile and pragmatic Ministry. We are a small, friendly and supportive agency with a flat structure and strong values. We'll provide you with a range of health and wellbeing benefits and tools to carry out your work including laptop, mobile and WFH IT equipment. Our modern Wellington office currently located in the heart of Wellington's scenic waterfront with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers, along with our welcoming employee network enhances the Ministry's working environment.

How to apply | Me pehea te tono mai

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 18 May 2025

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Kitty McCool, Recruitment Adviser at k.mccool@transport.govt.nz.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.