Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst, Animal Sector Policy

at  NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

Job Title: Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst, Animal Sector Policy
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Wellington City
Policy Analyst: GSR F, $74,964 - $99,968 depending on skills and experience.
Senior Policy Analyst: GSR D, $98,955 - $132,427 depending on skills and experience.

POLICY ANALYST:

We are seeking an early career policy analyst who wants to develop their policy skillset in a primary sector policy role. The successful applicant will work across the range of work our team undertakes.
This includes a range of Ministerial servicing and policy work such as meeting and event briefings, speeches, Ministerials, board appointments, Cabinet papers, and Commodity Levy Orders. There will also be opportunities to gain exposure to larger policy projects.

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST:

We are seeking an experienced senior policy analyst to take a lead role on a significant regulatory review. The focus of this role will be on the upcoming statutorily required review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001, which our team is leading. The successful applicant will work alongside the lead adviser to undertake analysis, engage across government and the dairy industry, progress the team’s thinking, and draft policy documents. This project will provide an opportunity to build and hone your skills in competition and regulatory economic policy.

We are seeking a Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst to join the Animal Sector Policy team in the Primary Sector Policy directorate within MPI’s Policy & Trade branch.
Policy & Trade provides strategic thinking and evidence-based advice for effective government decision-making for systems related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, biosecurity, food, animal welfare and rural communities.
The Animal Sector Policy team provides analysis and advice on the performance of New Zealand’s animal-based primary sectors with a focus on our larger sectors - meat, dairy and wool. We work across the range of issues and opportunities facing these sectors to support their economic growth for the benefit of New Zealand.