Advisor Data and Information

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Join a vibrant, forward-thinking team where collaboration, inclusion and energy drive everything we do.
• Be a catalyst for change & help MBIE’s groups lift their information governance game and unlock new possibilities.
• Harness the power of information to shape bold strategies and help Grow New Zealand for All.
• Salary $75114 to $88266, +KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits, Wellington CBD.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

You will be a natural relationship builder, who engages and supports staff to help embed information stewardship and culture across MBIE. You’ll be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders, decision-makers and business groups internally and externally. You will bring a strong sense of ownership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a drive to turn ideas into action.

As part of a team providing digital and non-digital information services to Ministry staff you will be focused on delivering EDRMS and records support.

The Advisor supports the Ministry to extract value from its information by delivering services that makes it easy to find and use information at the Ministry. This role works within a team of service delivery professionals responsible for the delivery of high-quality services to Ministry staff. As a collaborative team member, you will work closely with your colleagues ensuring customer needs are met, information sources and services are accessible and maintained and, service delivery standards are also met.

You will be using your keen eye for detail and enjoy searching for records and information and have experience with supporting users to access and use document or content management systems.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting initiatives and projects that enhance MBIE’s overall information management. This includes building strong foundations, controls, standards and practices for robust, safe and transparent information storage in line with the Public Records Act 2005, and organisation policies and settings. 

Please note this is NOT a Data Analyst role. We govern Information so that other people can use it.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -Skills and Experience Required

• Proven ability to quickly build/maintain strong working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups, with a collaborative approach that fosters trust and engagement.
• A self-starter with a high level of initiative, curiosity and resilience - someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings energy to the team, and is always looking for ways to improve processes.  
• Occasional off site storage duties that may require some heavy lifting.
• Ideally you will be familiar with EDRMS and Content Server.
• Experience in developing, supporting and implementing people centred solutions.
• Previous public sector experience and or knowledge of the Public Records act is preferred
• Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others.
• Be open to the use of new tools and systems and be able to support the retrieval of critical information required for OIA’s.
• A tertiary qualification in Information Management or equivalent experience would be an advantage.
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18335 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 6th of October 2025