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 governed organization? Do you want to work primarily with fisheries policy issues, engaging in dialogue with authorities, businesses, organizations, and other stakeholders, and representing the Ministry in various national and international contexts, particularly within the EU?

As a case handler, you will have the opportunity to work at the center of events alongside knowledgeable colleagues.

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, and the management of fishery resources. Responsibilities also include fishery care and environmental issues related to fishing. The Unit is also responsible for matters concerning 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 primarily with fisheries policy issues, including EU-related matters, as well as business, trade, and market issues. Other areas of work may also be included. This involves working on fisheries issues internationally, within the framework of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy and its national implementation, as well as purely national issues. The role includes preparing negotiation materials, instructions, processing cases, and producing background documents upon request from political leadership.

The work also involves maintaining dialogue with authorities, businesses, organizations, and other stakeholders, and representing the Ministry in various international contexts, primarily within the EU. It also involves working closely with colleagues in the fisheries area as a "team" and collaborating with other units and ministries on broad issues related to fisheries policy.

Read more about the Ministry and the Unit's activities at https://www.regeringen.se/sveriges-regering/landsbygds--och-infrastrukturdepartementet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/sveriges-regering/landsbygds--och-infrastrukturdepartementet/)

Your Background

You have a relevant academic degree and experience from working in a central government authority and/or a politically governed organization. You must also have basic knowledge of EU institutions and working methods, as well as good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Experience in working with fisheries issues, fisheries policy issues at the Government Offices or another authority, and experience with EU/international fisheries policy issues is considered an advantage.

Furthermore, knowledge of EU law and good knowledge of the EU's fisheries policy are considered advantageous.

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 are proactive, development- and result-oriented, relationship-building, and have good communication skills. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities, having good judgment, good teamwork skills, and being flexible, meaning you can quickly adapt to new situations.

Other

Fixed-term employment. 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 recruitment specialist Charlotta Cedermark. 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. As it is currently holiday season, it may take some time before we can get back to you. 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.

Register your application in our recruitment tool no later than 16 August 2026.

The Government Offices' task is to support the Government in its work to steer Sweden and implement its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 work abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see 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.