[ref. g12646620] Senior Policy Adviser at Ministry of Transport109,208 - 145,055

• Senior Policy Adviser Team and Group: Transport Financing, Investment and Monitoring GroupPosition Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf)Salary: Base Salary $109,208
• $145,055 + KiwiSaver & mobileShape thinking and work on priority issues for the Ministry and Minister of TransportInfluential role in a small agency where you can work face-to-face, close to decision makers, and without silosAbout the Ministry of Transport The Ministry of Transport is the government's adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment.

• while also giving users and Ministers confidence that public funds are being managed efficiently, transparently, and with accountability.The Ministry of Transport plays a central role in shaping these reviews, providing strategic advice to Ministers to help drive value for money at a reasonable cost by ensuring funding decisions are grounded in evidence, aligned with good practice, and focused on delivering real outcomes for New Zealanders.You'll bring together insights from our policy and monitoring functions, and your ability to navigate financial trade-offs, to assess how agencies are performing and how their regulatory and operating models support their funding needs.This role is an excellent fit for those people who bring a collaborative and constructive approach to navigating complex challenges, and who can apply their critical thinking to provide sound and pragmatic recommendations.Working in the Transport Financing Team you will also have the opportunity to develop your economic, commercial, and financial skillsets by supporting the wider team's work programme which includes advice on things like the Waitematā Harbour Crossing, Public Private Partnerships, and other projects involving private capital like Toll Road Concessions.Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.

• $145,055 (mid-point $120,878) + KiwiSaver.

The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience you bring.What we offerYou'll be joining a small and agile agency with a flat structure and a focus on continuous improvement.

You'll receive a range of employee benefits including:an exciting work programme, including engagement with senior leaders and Ministersa small and agile central government agency with strong values, operates a flat structure and strives towards being a high-performing Ministrysupportive work environment and individual development planslaptop, mobile and work from home IT equipmenta range of employee-led networks.

We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz.Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.