Agricultural Policy Specialist 80 - 100%

About the job

use | protect | empower

Building Department Canton of Zurich

80 - 100%

1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Agricultural Policy Specialist

Do you want to lead and shape agricultural policy projects in the Canton of Zurich yourself? Nothing less than the revision of the Zurich Agricultural Act is imminent, and you will be right in the middle of the project management? Start from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement possible.

Your tasks

• Technical management and participation in the revision of the Zurich Agricultural Act
• Leading role and collaboration in projects and topics such as PFAS, bee specialist office and emergency irrigation
• Management and collaboration in the preparation of the Zurich Agricultural Report
• Writing statements, specialist articles and background papers
• Organisation of events, meetings as well as participation in specialist and working groups

Your profile

• Sound knowledge in agricultural economics / agricultural enforcement and agricultural policy issues
• University degree (ETH, FH or university) as well as several years of professional and project experience
• Strong organisational and conceptual skills
• Confident written expression and independent working style

What to expect

• Responsibility for significant agricultural policy projects in the Canton of Zurich
• Scope for design and professional participation at a strategic level
• Versatile tasks at the interface of politics, administration and practice

Your contact

Rhea Beltrami

Head of the Agriculture Department

043 259 27 55

Head of the Agriculture Department

043 259 27 55

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfils diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you will help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main station.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you will help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main station.

We offer…

Meaningful work

Scope for design

Network

Workplace near main station

Your application process

Pre-selection

Getting to know each other – online

Initial interview on site

Half-day assessment

Second interview

Final decision