Advisor Regulatory Capability (Fixed-term)

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Your work will contribute to the responsible development and regulation of New Zealand’s Renewable Energy and Resource sectors.
• Be part of projects to implement policy and operational changes, lift capability and improve engagement with participants in the resources regulatory system.
• Fixed-term opportunity until August 2025, Wellington based location
• Salary range: $75,114 - $88,266 (pro-rated) plus kiwisaver

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Advisor Regulatory Capability position in the Resource Markets branch supports our Senior Advisors Regulatory Capability to strengthen and develop understanding and capability in the resources and renewable energy regulatory systems by supporting the branch to design and implement new regulatory initiatives and implementation material to enable increased capability, participation and compliance. 

Working across the branch and wider MBIE teams, the Advisor Regulatory Capability will work with a range of subject matter experts to develop products and collateral to support a diverse range of stakeholders to understand their obligations and to build awareness of the regulatory systems. 
 

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

• A general understanding of the role of regulatory capability as part of regulatory compliance.
• Some experience in helping to design and co-ordinate the delivery of public information and guidance initiatives, products and interventions.
• Some experience in tailoring messages for different audiences, particularly in translating complex legislation and technical guidance into plain English.
• Ability to develop guidance and implementation material that is fit for purpose and easily understood, to successfully implement new policy and substantial policy change.
• Ability to effectively manage time and manage multiple priorities to ensure high quality results within deadline.
• Understanding of Parliamentary and government structures and processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing, editing and proofreading. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team where functions must work together to achieve group/branch and team priorities.
• Ability to work confidently without having the total picture and handling uncertainty.
• Delivery-focused, able to make things happen and achieve ambitious outcomes.
• Must have the legal right to live and 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. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Roxani Rahn at roxani.rahn2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16379 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 9 February 2025.