• Job Type:
• Category: Policy
• Location: Otago
• Date Advertised: 11-JAN-21
• Job Reference: MFE/1501141/D
• Job Title: Kait&#257tari | Analyst
• Business Unit:
• Division:
• Summary:

• Exciting work programme
• Supportive and inclusive team
• Flexible working

Join our amazing team and work on exciting and interesting projects that make a difference!  

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Analyst to support the RMA Statutory Functions project team. 

Our team is responsible for providing advice to the Minister where they make a decision under the RMA.  This includes deciding on applications from a local authority to use a streamlined planning process and applications for requiring authority status.  We also work closely with other teams in our division providing assistance as needed on a range of work, including the Resource Management Reform. 

You will draw on your experience as a resource management professional to develop high quality advice for the Minister.  Experience in central government supporting policy processes would also be an advantage. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

• understanding of resource management planning and planning processes
• experience providing written advice
• proven experience delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment
• experience in project management and coordination
• a desire to influence and think creatively to achieve results
• strong relationship management skills, quickly building credibility and trust
• commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori
• experience in policy development and design is desirable.

Most importantly you will be passionate about looking for realistic and commercially viable ways of achieving environmental outcomes.   

Mō mātou | About us 

The Ministry’s purpose – He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa – a flourishing environment for every generation.  

We offer: 

• a flexible by default approach to support your work-life balance
• agile working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE’
• generous leave entitlements
• training to competently and effectively engage with Māori as our Treaty Partner, this includes te reo me ona tikanga Māori courses
• active social club and employee networks, including a Māori staff network
• opportunities for development and education.          

A key priority for the Ministry is te ao Māori.  We continue to strengthen strong partnerships with Māori and iwi, which underpin our ability to succeed. Reflecting the Crown-Māori relationship under Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our environmental policy is our daily kaupapa. 

We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities. What’s important to us is ‘he rau kotahi tangata’ – embracing our multiple talents – by harnessing our diversity and being inclusive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. 

As a flexible friendly employer we are happy to discuss flexible options that may work for you and the business.  We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.  

How to apply  

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.    

If you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Thode at [email protected] 

Salary range: $69,848 to $87,808 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.   

Applications close: Sunday, 24 January 2021