Consultant / Senior Consultant – Public Policy
Are you passionate about solving complex problems and making a positive impact in Aotearoa New Zealand? Join our hardworking and dynamic team at MartinJenkins, where every day brings a new and exciting challenge.
About the role | Mō te tūranga
We're looking for consultants with policy experience to join our Wellington or Auckland office.
Our firm is in demand for our policy expertise, and you would join us in working on a range of exciting and complex policy projects at this unique time in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.
In this role you would lead individual projects and also support larger assignments led by your colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience while working flexibly across a range of different topic areas.
At MartinJenkins you'll be part of a team of more than 50 consultants and support staff. Our people have a wealth of in-depth knowledge and skills in professional services, and you will bring your own mix of skills and perspectives to expand our range of expertise and thinking.
Who are we looking for? | Ko wai te tangata e kimi nei mātou?
• You have a good understanding of public policy, and you get a kick out of working through tricky problems to come up with actionable advice.
• Your public-policy knowledge will come either from your time with a government agency or from your regulatory background working at one of New Zealand's key utilities or other corporations.
• You're able to apply appropriate frameworks, including policy, evaluative, or economic frameworks, and you're able to think at a systems level.
• You have excellent project-management skills, and you're comfortable working with uncertainty. You write clear and accessible reports, and you're also great interpersonally.
• You have a willingness to contribute to wider firm business development and marketing efforts, as well as other strategic initiatives.
• You will ideally have competence in te reo Māori and experience with kaupapa Māori.
• You will ideally have previous consulting experience, although not essential.
What matters to us | Ngā āhuatanga hirahira ki a mātou
Our people and culture are core to our ongoing success. This is strengthened by the five values we look for in every member of our team:
• Rise to the challenge – we have the courage to deal with difficult issues and "tell it like it is".
• Be curious – we are intellectually curious and open to trying new things.
• Value the person – we recognise that we are all people beyond work, and we value diversity.
• We take work seriously, but not ourselves – we strive for excellence and bring a sense of fun to how we work.
• Better together – we value the diverse experiences and inputs that individuals can bring to their work.
What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku nei
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• An opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge beyond policy – for example, organisational design and performance, research and evaluation, strategy, and finance and economics
• An opportunity to extend your breadth of policy skills and knowledge through rom working with a range of government departments and agencies
• Five weeks' annual leave a year
• An annual performance-based bonus subject to firm performance
• Best of all – working with exceptional people who live our MartinJenkins values.
About us | Mō mātou
MartinJenkins have been leading experts in public policy and management for over 30 years, advising the government, private, and non-profit sectors. We connect diverse skillsets to solve tough problems, achieve aspirations, and advance communities.
How to apply | Me pēhea e tono
At MartinJenkins we're always looking for exceptional people who are naturally curious, and who value collaboration and diversity.
If this speaks to you, email your CV and cover letter to bridget@vaneysearch.co.nz
We’d love to hear:
• why you want to join us
• the value or motto that guides your everyday work, and
• how you'll contribute to our mission to improve Aotearoa.
Eligibility requirements | Ngā herenga māraurau
We can only accept applications from individuals who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
