Manager Ministerial Services

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Be a part of driving INZ priorities
• Interesting mix of operational and strategic delivery through business management
• Flexible and supportive team, culture and work environment
• Wellington based, permanent position
• Salary range: $118,390 - $143,639

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Manager Ministerial Services leads and manages a team that is responsible for providing Ministers and senior officials within INZ and the Ministry with accurate, objective and timely information, analysis and advice across of INZ ministerial reporting, servicing and accountability requirements. They oversee the centralised servicing of all INZ ministerial and machinery of government processes.

You will enjoy working in a fast paced, ambiguous environment, and being able to calmly organise support to meet changing needs. You will enjoy developing processes to make the team run well, and working with others around the business to ensure they meet deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will need to:
 

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of ministerial and machinery of government management processes.
• Have knowledge of business planning cycles, accountability frameworks and reporting systems.
• Have proven experience in the implementation, delivery and continuous improvement of business and operational planning, performance and reporting systems and processes, including the capture and analysis of information.
• Proven ability to develop trust and integrity with managers and staff.
• Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring people to achieve results and personal growth.

You will be a champion of best practices and have a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We are keen to hear from you if you have:
 

• Proven leadership skills. 
• People leader experience.
• Proven experience in machinery of government within public sector.
• Wide ranging knowledge of reporting requirements, tracking, coordinating and supporting.
• Previous experience in roles requiring stakeholder management and influencing.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
   

Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Permanent resident visa. ​

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:

Please note that MBIE is currently undergoing a set of significant changes which have resulted in a number of our kaimahi being considered affected. As per our usual policy, any staff affected by change are considered first for vacancies if appropriate. This may result in delays to recruitment for non-affected staff, or in recruitment being stopped prior to shortlisting or interview stage.

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 Nik Sharma at nikhil.sharma@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17172 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday, 23 April 2025