Principal Advisor - Technical Policy
Core
Provide strategic policy leadership on technical issues impacting sheep and beef farmers, influencing regulatory outcomes in biosecurity, animal health, and market access.
Role type
Principal Advisor - Technical Policy
Builds
Evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies for New Zealand's sheep and beef sector
Domain
Agriculture / Primary Sector / Public Policy
Required skills
Strategic policy leadership, regulatory affairs expertise, government relations, stakeholder advocacy, complex policy analysis, research and problem-solving, written and verbal communication
Preferred skills
Experience in biosecurity, animal health, food safety, environmental policy, or primary sector technical policy
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Identify emerging risks and opportunities in technical policy areas, develop evidence-based policy positions, lead advocacy strategies, represent the organization in technical working groups and stakeholder forums
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & high-level influence