Advisor Regulatory Practice

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Plan, design, and develop regulatory system changes and improvements that support the growth and sustainability of New Zealand’s oil, gas, mineral, and renewable energy sectors.
• Support work to implement policy and operational changes, lift capability and improve engagement with participants in the resources regulatory system.
• Wellington based location, full-time permanent position
• Salary: $75,114 to $88,266 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Advisor – Regulatory Practice to join our Resource Markets branch at MBIE. This is a unique opportunity to support the design and delivery of regulatory information and service design initiatives that build understanding, capability, and compliance across the resources regulatory systems.

As our new Advisor, you’ll work across the branch and wider MBIE teams to support subject matter experts in developing guidance, engagement material, and public information that help stakeholders understand their obligations and navigate system changes. You’ll play a key role in translating complex legislation into clear, accessible information and supporting sector-wide engagement. You’ll work with Treaty partners, stakeholders, and end users to design solutions that are not only technically sound, but people centred.

You will;

• Support the development and delivery of awareness initiatives, guidance, and engagement collateral.
• Translate technical and legislative information into plain English for diverse audiences.
• Assist in planning and delivering stakeholder engagements, including webinars, website content and presentations.
• Develop fit-for-purpose implementation materials to support new and changing policy.
• Apply customer-centred design principles to improve regulatory practice and engagement.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and respond to stakeholder concerns with practical solutions.
• Build strong relationships across operational areas, regulatory systems, and policy teams.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• A general understanding of regulatory capability and its role in compliance.
• Experience designing and coordinating public information and guidance initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
• Understanding of Parliamentary and government structures and processes.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• A delivery-focused mindset with a can-do attitude and comfort working through ambiguity.
• Commitment to public service values and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Knowledge of New Zealand’s resource and energy systems is desirable.
• 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. 

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 Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17791 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 27th July.