Job Description
Full job description
Position Title: Manager
Team and Group: Revenue, Sector Strategy
Position Type: Fixed Term or secondment until 26 June 2026, Full Time (38 hours per week)
Location: Wellington CBD office
Salary: Base salary from $171,286 (+ KiwiSaver)
Supportive and friendly work environment
Small agile and performance-focused government agency
Wellington CBD based | Modern Offices
About the Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for transport in New Zealand. The Ministry is the government’s principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve prosperity for New Zealanders.
The Ministry is a small, agile, and friendly organisation which maintains a culture of integrity, excellence, and collaboration.
About the opportunity
Working with the Director Revenue and our Senior Leadership Team you will lead your team to:
Deliver high-quality analysis and advice on transport revenue systems
Develop and support the passage of primary and secondary legislation
Approach policy from a first principles perspective, applying structured frameworks to support advice to the Minister
Improve the quality of advice through coaching and mentoring of staff
Engage across agencies, with stakeholders, and with the Minister to build support for changes, ensure they can be implemented, and achieve the Government’s objectives.
Support the Ministry’s wider policy quality standards, through involvement in our Policy Quality working group.
Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.
What you’ll bring
You will need the following:
Extensive experience in providing complex policy advice to Ministers, including through Cabinet and Parliamentary processes
Exemplary stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills – internally and externally (cross government, ministers and their offices, parliament)
Proven ability to lead policy projects and programmes with a focus on high standards and delivery, from inception to implementation
Previous experience in building and leading a high performing team
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is essential (e.g. Economics, Public Policy, Law).
Salary range
The base salary for this position is from $171,286 with a mid-point of $189,779 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.
What we offer
Supportive, flexible work environment and individual development plans
Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
Modern offices with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
A range of employee led networks
How to apply
To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.
Applications close midnight, Tuesday 6 January 2026.
For further information, please contact Anna Wilson-Farrell at A.Wilson-Farrell@transport.govt.nz
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz
