Minerals Advisor (Fixed-term opporunity)

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Play a key role in regulating New Zealand’s mineral sector and the responsible use of our natural resources for economic development
• Utilise your critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a results driven environment
• Fixed-term/secondment until 30 June 2026 based in Wellington
• Salary range - $81,848- $101,911 plus KiwiSaver

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

A fixed-term/secondment opportunity has arisen for a Minerals Advisor in the Minerals Operations Team, Resource Markets Branch at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

The Minerals Operations Team regulates the responsible development of the Crown Mineral Estate across a range of commodities including gold, silver, heavy minerals sands, coal and aggregates. In this role you will focus on the active management of prospecting, exploration and mining permits during their lifecycle, and efficient assessment of permit applications in line with regulatory best practice.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of the New Zealand mineral sector and/or experience in a regulatory role, with exposure to regulatory compliance.

You will have effective business writing skills, the ability to work with flexibility and to adapt to change quickly, and great relationship management skills. 

We offer a supportive team culture, high quality and challenging work, and genuine opportunities for development.

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

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline 
• Experience working in the mineral resource sector and/or in a regulatory role
• Ability to think critically through ambiguous and conflicting requirements using reasoning and judgement  
• Ability to integrate and balance statutory and specialist technical information and present them with simplicity and clarity 
• Ability to positively adjust to changes in priorities, and to maintain performance when under pressure
• Must have legal right to live and work in NZ

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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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.

Email Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18670 if you have any further questions.

There will be an upgrade to SAP on SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025 BETWEEN 4AM and 11AM NZDT. Applicants will be unable to access SAP or apply for roles during this time. If you experience any issues, please contact recruitment2@mbie.govt.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!  Applications close on Wednesday, 26 November at 1159.