Policy and Research Jobs

Welcome to our MBIE Policy Community

MBIE has a diverse range of policy, regulatory and service delivery responsibilities that help build the economic success of New Zealand.

Our purpose is “grow New Zealand for all” and our policy work makes a difference to many aspects of New Zealanders' daily lives.

We have a well-established public policy community who work across a wide range of subjects; from building and resources, to science and innovation, to Maori economic development, to labour and employment; plus many more. Our work programmes are as interesting as they are varied.

Our Policy Locations

Our policy offices are located across New Zealand.

  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin

For confirmation of team location(s), please refer to job advertisements.

Our Roles:

Our Community is made up of...

Graduate Policy Advisors 

For more information, click here

Policy Advisor

Salary range $71,119 to $89,645

Senior Policy Advisor

Salary range $103,290 to $132,417

Principal Policy Advisor

Salary range $132,417 to $160,472

Policy Director

Salary range $171,646 to $225,285

(Salary ranges are per annum)

Policy and Research Jobs

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Senior Advisor, Financial Capability & Securities
Senior Advisor, Financial Capability & Securities Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011 +2 more…
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011 +2 more…
Senior Policy Advisor | Tourism Stewardship and Systems
Senior Policy Advisor | Tourism Stewardship and Systems Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Senior Policy Advisor | Workplace Relations and Safety Policy branch
Senior Policy Advisor | Workplace Relations and Safety Policy branch Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Principal Policy Advisor | Employment Standards Policy Team
Principal Policy Advisor | Employment Standards Policy Team Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Principal Policy Advisor
Principal Policy Advisor Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Principal Policy Advisor
Principal Policy Advisor Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Policy Advisor | Workplace Relations & Safety Policy branch
Policy Advisor | Workplace Relations & Safety Policy branch Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011
Permanent - Full time Policy and Research Wellington, NZ, 6011