Policy Advisor

Mo te turanga mahi | About the role

Are you looking to work on policy which has a tangible difference? Then this is the team for you. We are looking for a policy advisor to join our Waste Sector Policy team to work on reducing emissions from organic waste on a fixed term basis until 26 June

Our team is focused on supporting and working with the sector to develop policy which :

• lowers waste emissions - this includes biogenic methane from organic waste and f-gases from industrial processing.
• reduces construction and demolition waste going to landfills.

The Waste Sector Policy team is responsible for :

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a Policy Advisor with :

Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $80,712 to $97,721pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

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

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 Nadine Eales at

The location for this role 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.

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.

Note : for internal permanent kaimahi who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Ra Katinga | Applications close : Sunday 14 December