Senior Policy Analyst

Senior Policy Analyst – Permanent, full-time – Wellington City – Salary band D – $100,934 to $118,005

About the Role

As a Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality regulatory and operational policy advice across New Zealand's forestry system. Working within Te Uru Rākau, you will support the development of evidence‑based, practical and forward‑looking policy solutions that contribute to the emissions trading scheme for forestry, sustainable land use, climate change outcomes, and the long‑term value of the forestry and wood‑processing sectors. This is a dynamic and intellectually engaging role where you will apply critical thinking and analytical expertise to complex issues spanning forestry, bioeconomy, environmental management, and climate policy. You will help design and implement regulatory and operational frameworks, assess economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts, and contribute to initiative...