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Manager Climate Change Policy

Vacancy 1201
Closing Date:  5pm, Monday 16 November 2009

As Manager of Climate Change Policy, you will manage a policy team who provide advice on New Zealand’s international negotiating position on climate change and on domestic climate change issues.  You will support governance for the whole of government Climate Change programme and develop advice on the overall framework and strategy for meeting New Zealand’s climate change commitments. 

Given this, you will need a comprehensive track record in major strategy and policy development and ideally experience in the development of international negotiations and agreements.

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification, strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to lead and build teams.  You will need to have had previous experience managing others and a strong understanding of management frameworks to support your decision making.  An understanding of the machinery of Government, the policy making process and experience working across agencies and with external stakeholders is essential for this role.  This role is full time and Wellington based.

Further information

If you require further information on this role, please contact Stuart Calman on (04) 439 7571 or by email stuart.calman@mfe.govt.nz.

How to apply

This application form is required as part of the application process and must be filled out and provided along with your resume and cover letter.

A completed Ministry application form, current resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role should be emailed to vacancy@mfe.govt.nz, clearly stating the vacancy number in the email subject line, or alternatively posted to:

Marilyn Moran
Ministry for the Environment
PO Box 10362
Wellington 6143

If you require further information on the application process, please contact Marilyn Moran on (04) 439 7484.