Vacant job

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

Do you have experience working in a central government authority and/or a politically led organization? Do you want to work with hunting and fisheries policy issues, including EU coordination and policies regarding hunting and wildlife management? The role involves working with both national and EU/international issues.

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

The unit is responsible for matters concerning commercial and recreational fishing, aquaculture, the fish processing industry, the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), and the management of fishery resources. The responsibilities also include fishery conservation and environmental issues related to fishing. The unit is also responsible for issues regarding hunting and wildlife management, reindeer husbandry, state-owned land above the cultivation limit and on reindeer grazing mountains.

The unit is now seeking a colleague who will work with fisheries policy issues, including EU coordination, as well as hunting and wildlife management policies. Other related issues may also become relevant. This involves working with both national and EU/international matters. The role includes preparing negotiation materials, processing cases, and providing background information upon request from political leadership. The work involves close collaboration with colleagues within the fisheries, hunting, and wildlife management areas, as well as cooperation with other units on broader issues related to these policy areas.

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

Your background

You have a relevant academic education and experience from working in a central/regional government authority and/or a politically led organization, which the employer deems relevant. You must also have experience working with fisheries, hunting, and wildlife management policies, as well as EU-related issues, and possess good knowledge of EU institutions and working methods.

You have good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Current experience working in the Government Offices (Regeringskansliet) is meritorious. Additionally, experience with EU coordination and knowledge of EU fisheries policy is considered an advantage.

Your qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic view, development, and results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic perspective and collaborate for the benefit of the operations. You are expected to contribute your perspective and competence and be open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the operations and your own competence.

You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change. Great importance is placed on your personal qualities and experiences.

Other

Fixed-term employment for 4 months, from September 1 to December 31, 2026.

A security clearance may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact the recruiting manager Tomas Lindman or HR administrator Lisa Karlström. Union contact persons are Jennie Sölving for Saco and Ivian Paulino Lorenzo for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We are happy to receive calls from you if you are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertising and recruitment services.

You are welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by July 6, 2026.

The Government Offices' mandate is to support the Government in its work to steer Sweden and implement its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we work actively to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure is responsible for issues concerning rural areas, food and primary industries, regional development, transport and infrastructure, as well as housing and urban planning.