Kaitohutohu | Kaitohutohu Matua - Advisor / Senior Advisor Policy - Rm (3 Roles)

Fixed Term or Secondment opportunities to end of June

These roles are fixed term positions in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes.

We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities.

Mo te turanga mahi | About the role

We are looking for two experienced Senior Policy Advisors and one Policy Advisor to join the RM Policy and Standard Plan Content team.

The RM Policy and Standard Plan Content team are responsible for policy to deliver on the government's objectives to deliver increased standardisation, including standard land use zones under the proposed Planning Act and Natural Environment Act as part of the new planning and natural environmental management system.

This includes :

• Leading the development of policy advice to the Ministers and senior leaders.
• Policy work to develop national direction for implementation of the new system.

This will include supporting the development of standard plan content under the proposed Planning Act.

Our work involves close working with other government agencies and local government.

This is a great opportunity to share your expertise and build capability within the team, as well as work on the future of land use planning in New Zealand.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience - general

In addtion, for the senior roles :

Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau | Salary range

Advisor - $80,712 to $97,721 pa

Senior - $110,501 to $134,128 pa

Appointment within the range will be based on skills and experience.

Nga hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE

a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend

agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as 'One MfE'

active employee networks including Maori Ropu, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network

opportunities for development and education.

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Tono inaianei | Apply now

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 this position please contact Rhedyn Law at

The position descriptions are available via our careers centre .

The location is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home.

As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions 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.

For the Advisor role a Wellington or Auckland based candidate is preferred.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.

Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

Please contact us at

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Please note :

Ra Katinga | Applications close : Monday, 24 November