Integrity Coordinator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Play an integral role supporting the Ministry's Integrity function and its work programme
• Work with great people, in a supportive team environment, committed to protecting the integrity of an incredibly interesting and diverse public sector agency
• Permanent position, Wellington based
• Salary range $60K - $70K plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Integrity Coordinator reports to the Head of Integrity within the Legal, Ethics and Privacy Branch and contributes to the delivery and monitoring of the Ministry's Integrity function and work programme. The Integrity Team aims to lift capability across a diverse and complex organisation for people to understand and do the right thing. The team also investigates allegations of wrongdoing against Ministry staff.

In this role you will play a key role managing the receipt of integrity allegations into alleged fraud or corruption, dishonesty, breaches of conflicts of interest, loss or misappropriation of information or data, and other insider threats.   You will carry out the initial review and triage of allegations to recommend the most effective way in which to deal with allegations. You may also support protected disclosure investigations. You will also provide quality assurance and monitoring, tracking and reporting of investigations throughout their lifecycle, and assist in providing strong assurance to the Ministry's Integrity Assessment Panel.

 
The Integrity Coordinator contributes to continuous improvement of the Ministry’s Integrity Framework to support a strong culture of integrity organisation-wide.

This role provides open progression pathways both within the Legal, Ethics and Privacy branch and wider MBIE.

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

To be successful in this role you will need the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• An ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people at all levels, both internal and external to MBIE.
• Conceptual and analytical skills to critically assess issues for the purpose of case management and administration.
• Ability to comfortably identify and discuss the issues arising from an allegation appropriately with business managers.
• Personal resources, skills and knowledge to anticipate the needs of investigators in their casework and in the prioritising of their workload.
• Proven ability to quickly build and maintain strong working relationships and gain buy-in / commitment from managers and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise at times where unpredicted and urgent requests arise.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity.
• Legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

We're keen to hear from you if you have the knowledge, skills and experience outlined above. A security clearance to Secret level is a requirement.

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:

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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 Danielle Plane at Danielle.Plane2@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 26 January 2026 (midnight)