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Kaitohutohu | Kaitohutohu Matua - Advisor / Senior Advisor Policy - Natural Hazards (3 roles)

Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te TaiaoNew Zealand

1 day ago

Job description

One of MfE's strategic priorities is to strengthen the resilience of communities, businesses and places to climate change and natural hazards. The Natural Hazards Policy team is looking for people to help progress groundbreaking policy that enables people and places to thrive, now and in the future.

MfE is the lead policy agency for the environment and climate, and these roles provide an opportunity to contribute to work which addresses one of Aotearoa's most pressing challenges.

The Natural Hazards Policy Team is responsible for policy advice on natural hazards, in particular the identification, and assessment of the risk posed by natural hazards (including those exacerbated by climate change) and ways to reduce the impacts of natural hazards on people and communities.

The team provides advice on how to :

Ensure that new development is resilient
Support community led planning to adapt to the impacts of climate change
Improve the information and methods communities, businesses and individuals use to understand and respond to risks from natural hazards
Prepare to recover more quickly from natural disasters
Reduce the risk from natural hazards

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Our Ideal Senior Candidate Will Have

A tertiary qualification in natural hazards, earth sciences, or related fields.

3-5 years' experience in natural hazards or climate adaptation risk management for infrastructure investment and / or land use plans.

Central government policy experience and / or a strong understanding of the resource management system.

Experience leading projects across teams.

Our Ideal Advisor Candidate(s) Will Have

A tertiary qualification in natural hazard management or risk science; or

Experience translating natural hazard risk data into compelling, usable information to inform advice on natural hazard risk management, policy and practice.

Central government policy experience.

All Candidates Must Have

Ability to work well as part of a remote team in a highly collaborative environment.

Strong relationship management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience delivering high quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to think creatively to achieve results and produce credible advice on complex technical matters.

Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori.

Ability to use GIS would be an advantage.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range : Advisor : $80,712 to $97,721 pa – Senior : $110,501 to $134,128 pa.

Ngā 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 Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network

opportunities for development and education.

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.

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

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