Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Policy role | Accident Compensation Policy Team | Workplace Relations & Safety Policy Branch.Play a lead role in future-proofing the Accident Compensation scheme so that it continues to deliver for all New Zealanders.Wellington Central location.Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 p.a.
plus Kiwisaver and Wellness Benefits.Accident Compensation Policy teamWe advise the Minister for ACC on the scheme including broader scheme direction and performance as well as the legislation and regulations governing the scheme.
To do this we work closely with ACC and the Treasury.The work we do impacts on all New Zealanders; from the extent the Accident Compensation Scheme should cover mental injury, whether its role in rehabilitation is optimal, through to how much the ACC levy impacts the price they pay when they fill their car with petrol.
The Scheme intersects with many other parts of the government, including the labour market, health, transport, disability and income support.As such, our work is often at the centre of discussions about the complex relationships between regulation, productivity, and wellbeing.
We are a small team with a flat structure, so everyone gets great opportunities.We deliver on the Government's objectives while providing free and frank advice, factoring in the interests of our many stakeholders, and upholding the Crown's obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We are a key part of the Workplace Relations and Safety Policy branch, which leads the government's work on labour market issues and institutions.
We work with a range of government and non-Government stakeholders to facilitate good labour market outcomes from a set of regulatory and non-regulatory systems.
We are particularly focused on supporting fair, productive and inclusive workplace outcomes, which help drive economic growth by lifting the competitiveness and profitability of our firms.About the branchThe Workplace Relations and Safety Policy branch operates as a team and not as a hierarchy.
You'll be responsible for providing advice and will have plenty of opportunities to discuss it directly with Ministers.
You'll be part of a team filled with smart and committed policy professionals with excellent policy craft skills and domain knowledge.
We have a positive and engaging work environment in which you can thrive while addressing some of the tricky policy issues that impact New Zealand's businesses and workers.Given the unique nature of our systems, you will enjoy working collaboratively and alongside others.
You'll be up for a full and interesting work programme that attracts significant attention.We are focused on developing our people and with the wide variety of work across the branch there are often opportunities to work with other teams on projects that will help you grow and build your experience and to achieve your career goals.We work closely with ACC, so you'll get good experience at making sure our policies are well implemented.Responsibilities:Our Senior Policy Advisors work on complex and high-profile government policy projects.
They apply their policy expertise to deliver results for New Zealand.
They use their strong communication and influencing skills to engage and work collaboratively with various groups.They have great knowledge of legislative frameworks and processes, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and a strong understanding of the wider political environment to better position New Zealand for the future.Our Senior Policy Advisors work across different levels to share their own knowledge with others.
With the wide variety of work across the different policy areas, there are numerous development opportunities to grow and build their careers within MBIE.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required:We are looking for motivated people with experience in solving complex problems and formulating high-quality policy advice.Ideally you will:have experience leading complex policy projects within central governmentunderstand Te Tiriti o Waitangi and have applied it in public policy and in partnership with Maorihave wide ranging knowledge of policy development disciplines and processeshave a good understanding of economic principles and the New Zealand economybuild strong stakeholder relationships, using influencing and engagement skills to gain the cooperation and commitment of othershave demonstrated capability in working with Ministers, senior public service officials, internal and external stakeholdershave a passion for leading and coaching others to develop their policy craft and take their careers to the next levelbe able to work through ambiguity and deliver resultsMBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Maia– Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FutureOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi.
We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.Applications close on Wednesday, 12th February 2025
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