Policy Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Join our Tourism Policy team and to help to ensure that the growth of tourism benefits our communities and regions.
• Tourism is a core contributor to the Government’s Going for Growth plan. Actively develop your career in policy in the Government’s lead agency for Economic Growth.
• Work closely with regional partners and sector stakeholders to deliver the sustainable growth of tourism to support and enrich Aotearoa.
• Join a dynamic, fun and collaborative branch at the interface of Government and industry.
• Wellington CBD, permanent role, salary $75,114 - $93,724 per annum.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We're looking for a talented Policy professional to join our Tourism Policy team.  In this role you will have the opportunity to: 

• Tackle interesting policy issues as we are working to grow our Tourism sector.
• Analyse evidence and insights and develop high-quality written advice to Ministers – with opportunities to work on the full spectrum of policy levers including strategy, funding and regulatory interventions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across government and regularly engage with the tourism sector.
• Bring a creative approach to problem solving and a strong attention to detail to ensure we continue to produce work of the highest quality.
• Join a dedicated branch and a supportive, engaging team environment.

About the Team

Tourism is primarily a regional activity.  The Government aims to strengthen our stewardship of the tourism system and work actively with iwi, hapū and tangata whenua, local government, industry, businesses, regions and communities to shape future growth, manage its impact and better coordinate investments.  Our team work closely with partners across Aotearoa to bring a national perspective to the challenges of tourism, including the impact on communities and the environment.

This includes:
    

• Supporting destinations to help manage the flow and volume of visitors.
• Working closely with local government and tourism industry organisations and other partners on topics related to regional tourism.
• Developing policy responses to protect and enhance areas of national significance.
• Supporting regions affected by natural disasters, from a tourism perspective.
   

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Have a good base of experience in public policy as a Policy Advisor or similar role.
• Be a logical thinker and problem solver with a healthy level of curiosity.
• Bring knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes.
• Enjoy working on complex problems, generating ideas and coming up with solutions.
• Have the ability to build relationships with others and work collaboratively.
• The ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results.
• Clear concise communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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 Jackie Johnson at Jackie.johnson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17187 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 2nd June 2025 at 11.59 pm

Please note that MBIE's careers site will not be available from 09.00am to 13.00pm on Saturday May 24th for scheduled maintenance