Senior Policy Advisor
Economic Planning Division, Full-time, Cook Islands.
We are seeking an experienced and organised policy professional to join our Economic Planning Division as Senior Policy Advisor.
Working alongside MFEM’s Economics Team, you will lead policy development and translate economic evidence into clear, practical advice. Your work will inform Government decisions and support Cook Island’s long-term economic development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead policy development aligned with the National Sustainable Development Agenda, Economic Development Strategy and Economic Recovery Roadmap.
- Integrate economic analysis and modelling into policy recommendations, Cabinet papers and briefings for senior decision-makers.
- Coordinate policy implementation, monitoring and review, budgets and donor reporting.
- Build relationships across Government, Island Governments and development partners, and represent MFEM in national, regional and international forums as delegated.
- Mentor junior colleagues, share knowledge and improve the quality and timeliness of policy outputs across the Economics Team.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Economics, Development Planning, Public Policy or a related field.
- At least five years’ experience in public policy, with a focus on economic development.
- Expert knowledge of economic and cross-sectoral policy design and implementation.
- Proven ability to integrate economic evidence and modelling into coherent policy frameworks.
- Advanced analytical and evaluative skills to translate complex evidence into clear policy advice.
Visit our website at www.mfem.gov.ck/vacancies to download the Job Description.
To support your application, please provide the following:
- A cover letter;
- A copy of your full updated curriculum vitae (CV).
For more information, please contact us at +682 29511 or email mfem.hr@cookislands.gov.ck
Applications must be received by 4 pm on 18 November 2026.