Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Unit for Fishing, Hunting and Reindeer Husbandry

Do you have experience working in a central administrative authority and/or a politically governed organization? Do you want to work with hunting and fishing policy issues, including EU coordination and hunting and wildlife management policy matters? The role involves working with both national and EU/international issues.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow.

The unit is responsible for issues and matters concerning professional and recreational fishing, aquaculture, the fish processing industry, the EU's common fisheries policy, the maritime, fisheries, and aquaculture fund, as well as the management of fish resources. The responsibility also includes fish conservation and environmental issues related to fishing. The unit is also responsible for issues concerning hunting and wildlife management, reindeer husbandry, and state land above the cultivation boundary and in reindeer grazing mountains.

The unit is now looking for a staff member to work with fisheries policy issues, including EU coordination, as well as hunting and wildlife management policy issues. This involves working with both national and EU/international issues. The role includes preparing negotiation materials, processing cases, and producing documentation based on requests from political leadership. The work involves close collaboration with colleagues in the fishing, hunting, and wildlife management areas and cooperation with other units on broad issues related to these policy areas.

Read more about the ministry and the unit's activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Your Background

You have a relevant academic education and experience from working in a central/regional administrative authority and/or a politically governed organization, as assessed by the employer.

Applicants should also have experience working with fisheries or hunting and wildlife management policy issues and EU-related matters, as well as good knowledge of EU institutions and working methods. You have a good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

It is an advantage if you have experience working within the Government Offices of Sweden. Additionally, knowledge of EU fisheries policy is also meritorious.

Your Qualities

The criteria for employees at the Government Offices are holistic thinking, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change. Great emphasis is placed on your personal qualities and experiences.

Other Information

This is a fixed-term employment for four months. Start date in January or as agreed. A security clearance will be conducted before a hiring decision is made.

Are You Interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, please contact the recruiting manager Tomas Lindman or HR officer Lisa Karlström. Union contacts are Jennie Sölving for Saco and Ivian Paulino Lorenzo for ST. You can reach them all through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by December 15, 2025.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure is responsible for issues concerning rural areas, food and agricultural industries, regional development, transport and infrastructure, as well as housing and urban planning.