Senior Policy Analyst

New Zealand Government
Permanent Wellington, Wellington Business Operations Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

Senior Policy Analyst
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Wellington City
Salary band & range: General Salary Range D – $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga
As a Senior Analyst, you'll 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'll apply critical thinking and analytical expertise to complex issues spanning forestry, bioeconomy, environmental management, and climate policy. You'll help design and implement regulatory and ope...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026