We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Analyst to join us and create positive change for Aotearoa.  

• Become part of a supportive, enthusiastic, and high performing team! 
• Utilize your sharp mind and keen analytic skills
• Work for an organisation driving positive climate action in Aotearoa
  
  

Mo mātou | About us:

He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission (the Commission) is an Independent Crown Entity established under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.  

Our purpose is to provide independent, expert advice to the New Zealand Government on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, and to monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals. The Commission plays a key role in New Zealand's framework for developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies. 
Ngā Tūnga | The Role:

We have a fixed term position for you to have the opportunity to contribute to the longer-term success of the Commission. A Senior Analyst leads technical and policy analysis related to aspects of the Commission's work, in collaboration with others.  This involves navigating complex issues, developing new frameworks and approaches, managing relationships, and engaging with stakeholders as the Commission's advice is developed. 

A key priority for the Commission is building enduring and meaningful relationships with Iwi/Māori.  This means we work with our Treaty partner and grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Iwi/Māori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi /the Treaty of Waitangi in our work.  We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Mō Ä“nei tÅ«ranga mahi | This role will involve:          

• Applying frameworks and methods from a Western and Te Ao Māori world view to provide evidence based, independent advice.
• Applying legal perspectives including both Western legal constructs and te ao Māori concepts.
• Framing and communicating advice in a way that recognises the needs and concerns of the audience and recognises the needs of Iwi/Māori.
• Making sound, timely decisions that keep the organisation and work moving forward.
• Leading and contributing to multiple pieces of work concurrently.
• Supporting other Commission staff and contributing to the expert analysis provided to the Board, taking on feedback, and making enhancements to enable effective decision making.
• Engaging with Iwi/Māori in a manner that upholds tikanga and recognises the Crown-Māori relationship under Te Tiriti o Waitangi /the Treaty of Waitangi.

He kōrero mou | About you:

Applicants who have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas would be desirable:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferable post-graduate or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Machinery of Government, as well as experience responding to Official Information Act requests.
• A strong understanding and competent application of the articles and principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi including obligations on the Crown.
• Experience in engaging and working with a wide range of Iwi/Māori groups.
• Experience in, or strong knowledge of Māori freehold land and the Māori Economy.
• Knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori and demonstrated ability to understand, consider and analyse information from different cultural perspectives and frameworks.
• Comfortable working in a tikanga / kaupapa Māori environment.
• Ability to meet the criteria required to hold a NZ Government security clearance.
• Experience mentoring people within the organisation and sector and/or leading the development evidence to support policy.