Senior Policy Advisers - Rail & Investment

Position Title : Senior Policy Advisers

Team and Group : Rail and Investment | Investment & Monitoring

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

Location : Wellington CBD

Salary : $109,208 - $145,055 + Laptop / Mobile

• Small agile and performance-focused government agency
• Wellington CBD based
• Challenging, interesting and professionally captivating work

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

We are looking for two high performing candidates to join our Wellington office as Senior Advisers.

As our new Senior Adviser in the Rail team, you will have the opportunity to work on rail and wider land transport related policy issues. The role can be wide ranging including advising Ministers on rail related policy settings, reviewing business cases, and providing advice on the Rail Network Investment Programme. You will also work closely with partner agencies including KiwiRail, the Treasury, the New Zealand Transport Agency and Public Transport Authorities.

As our new Senior Adviser in the Investment team, you will have the opportunity to work across the sector to influence how funding is invested, providing advice and maintaining oversight around the direction and performance of the transport investment system.

The role can be wide, ranging from leading the development of the annual transport budget, developing and managing the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport, or providing advice on specific transport projects and investments.

Responsibilities for senior advisers include :

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

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

As a senior adviser you will demonstrate strong experience and successful capability in :

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, along with knowledge of the machinery of government, is highly desirable.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The base salary range budget for this position is $109,208 – $145,055 (midpoint $120,878) per annum + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand’s economy and productivity. The Ministry’s values are integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

How to apply | Me pēhea 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 2 November 2025.

For further information, please contact Recruitment Adviser, Kitty McCool at

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

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

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