Position Title: Policy Adviser – Band 14
Team and Group: Safety, Sector Strategy
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)
Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)
Salary: Band 14 | Base salary $69,507 (+ Kiwi Saver)

• Exciting entry level role within a high-priority team
• Strong progression framework | Laptop & Phone
• Wellington CBD based (Queens Wharf) | Modern Offices

About the Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for transport in New Zealand. The Ministry is the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working efficiently and effectively.
The Ministry is a small, agile, and friendly organisation which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested.

About the opportunity
The Safety team is a fast-paced high priority team within the Ministry. This offers advisors the opportunity to quickly develop legislative experience and apply policy frameworks to tricky issues. The Safety team is an experienced and friendly team. You will develop your core policy skills by contributing to a range of policy advice as well as build your knowledge on the basics of public sector skills such as OIA and Ministerial responses.
As we are a small Ministry, you will be given exposure right across the organisation and will work on some high priority projects in the Safety team.

You will:

• Support the development of the road safety policy
• Support legislative change
• Develop your core policy skills by contributing to a range of policy advice as well as build your knowledge on the basics of public sector skills such as OIA and Ministerial responses.

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

What you'll bring
You may be a newly qualified graduate or an up-and-coming Adviser looking to make the move to a high-profile central government organisation.

You will need the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Good problem-solving ability
• Relationship management skills
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is essential (eg Economics, Public Policy, Law)
• Understanding of economic frameworks would be advantageous


Salary range
The base salary for this position is $69,507 per annum (+ Kiwi Saver) and is reflective of skills and experiences.

What we offer

• Supportive, flexible work environment and individual development plans
• Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
• Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A range of employee led networks


How to apply
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, Tuesday 10 September 2024
For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Kitty Mc Cool, Recruitment Adviser at k.mccool@transport.govt.nz
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.
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.