CareerPlan

Commissioner - Climate Change Commission

New ZealandFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-03
Hybrid

Core

Provide expert governance and strategic advice to the New Zealand Government on climate policy, emissions reduction, and adaptation to climate change effects.

Role type

Senior governance and strategic advisor (Commissioner)

Builds

Policy plans, progress reports, and the National Climate Change Risk Assessment for the New Zealand Government

Domain

Public policy, climate science, and environmental governance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Climate change mitigation and adaptation expertise, understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori, financial oversight and risk management, knowledge of public policy formation, experience in local and central government

Preferred skills

Finance, audit, and risk knowledge, understanding of social and economic impacts of climate change, experience in cross-government networks

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Presenting reports and advice to the Government, financial oversight and risk management, health, safety, and legal obligations compliance, consulting and collaborating with stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, strategic governance