To respond to the recommendations in the Strategy, the Government requires a significant boost in its tourism policy making and tourism research facilitation capability. The Office of Tourism and Sport is the tourism industry's lead policy agency providing advice to the Minister of Tourism on a wide range of policy issues. It is a semi autonomous unit within the Ministry of Economic Development. Three new Wellington based positions are being established within the Office. These positions will interest individuals seeking to work within a central government tourism policy environment.
All roles require a relevant tertiary qualification.
This role has a primary focus of providing policy advice to the Minister and Associate Minister of Tourism and requires an individual with proven policy development experience. Experience in Tourism or a related field would be an advantage. The role sits within a team of Tourism professionals dedicated to the ongoing development of the industry. A knowledge of tikanga Maori would be an advantage as would experience within the public sector. The Ministry operates an equal employment opportunities policy, and offers a smoke-free working environment.