As a Senior Operational Policy Analyst you will lead analysis and operational policy advice to support the successful development and delivery of the Emissions Trading Scheme for forestry and other afforestation initiatives.

This role involves working closely with policy and operational staff, partner agencies, tangata whenua and forestry stakeholders to ensure the ETS is operating effectively and efficiently.

Core responsibilities (senior analysts will take a lead role):

• Provide ETS regulatory and operational advice to senior leaders and Ministers.
• Support development of regulations for forestry in the ETS.
• Work with internal stakeholders to design and deliver new operational policies and processes to implement new climate change forestry policy.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver guidance on forestry in the ETS across the rural sector.
• Contribute to cross-agency forestry and climate change initiatives.

Mōu - About You

To excel in this role you will have strong analytical and written communication skills, an ability to develop collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders, and a customer-centric work ethic.

As a Senior Operational Policy Analyst, you will have a strong policy or operational policy background, and you will be able to take a lead role in the team. You will be able to quickly understand and critically analyse technical concepts and communicate to a broad range of audiences. You will also demonstrate a strong ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, colleagues and senior management. Previous experience working with a range of stakeholders to deliver work, and knowledge of climate change, land use and/or forestry will be an advantage.

If you enjoy a fast-paced and engaging work environment, supporting New Zealand to achieve its climate change commitments – this role is for you.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The Operational Policy – Forest Incentives team provides regulatory and operational policy advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme for forestry and the Government's broader afforestation incentives. We are a highly motivated team with a focus on developing user-centric regulations, operational policy, and guidance.

The team is part of the Forestry and Land Management directorate. The directorate covers a range of regulatory and operational responsibilities for forestry in the ETS, with a focus on New Zealand's climate change responsibilities. 

About Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service

Forestry is one of our country's most successful primary industries. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service, a branch within the Ministry for Primary Industries, builds on this success to create a sustainable and innovative forestry sector that continues to grow and adapt.  Join our dynamic and diverse team who all share the common goal of improving the social, environmental and economic outcomes for New Zealand.