Senior Policy Advisor / Policy Advisor
Federated Farmers is recognised as a leader in evidence based policy and influence environmental issues facing our farmers
Summary about this job
Policy
Company: Federated Farmers of New Zealand
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-4-784-7349
Fax: +64-7-181-9184
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Detail information about job Senior Policy Advisor / Policy Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be part of a team in leading national environmental issues
- A challenging role, building and maintaining relationships
- Do you want to apply your skills, in a stimulating and rewarding environment?
Federated Farmers is the highly influential national voice of rural New Zealand, representing farmers who help generate over 50% of New Zealand’s exports. Federated Farmers role is invaluable to the rural sector, wider community and to our economy.
You will be part of ensuring that Federated Farmers is recognised as a leader in evidence based policy and influence environmental issues facing our farmers, especially focussing on climate change and biodiversity.
We are recruiting for a Senior Policy Advisor / Policy Advisor to join our General Policy and Advocacy team. The successful candidate will be appointed to either Senior Policy Advisor or Policy Advisor position, dependent on your level of experience. This position will be based in Wellington.
If you recognise that the primary industry is at the heart of the New Zealand economy and you have a strong understanding of government and the business of farming, here is an opportunity you should not miss.
Preferred Experience:
- Primary sector, legal, government or a related industry.
- An economic or science background would be useful but not required
- Knowledge of climate change would be an advantage but not essential
Your skill set should include:
- Ability to develop relationships with farmers, government and stakeholder groups.
- Willingness to take on new challenges
- Competently analyse policies, write reports and provide sound technical advice
- Work on a range of issues relating predominately to environmental policy.
Qualifications:
- Preference of qualifications in agriculture and/or, environmental policy.
- People with law, economics, science or a related discipline. are also encouraged to apply.
The position is a full time role based in Wellington. You must be eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.