Principal Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• An exciting opportunity to demonstrate your broad skill set and expertise in strategic thinking, analysis, strong writing ability, and develop your leadership abilities.
• 6-month fixed term opportunity, Wellington based
• Salary range: 132k - 160k

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

This six-month fixed term opportunity for a Principal Advisor will support the Operations Support and Improvement manager to develop and deliver high-quality analysis and advice that aligns to strategic priorities for the government and Ministry.

You will draw on research from a range of sources to develop insights to strengthen advice and reporting, including New Zealand’s regions and sectors.

This is a leadership role, and you will need to work closely with the manager to increase capabilities across the team and support the development of robust process that support the team to work autonomously.
 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

To be successful in the role you will need:

• Excellent ability to write plain English and produce concise and compelling reports and briefings.
• A passion for coaching and mentoring others.
• An eye for detail and a commitment to good process.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and relationship management skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, and thought leadership.
• Proven ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering projects and initiatives using operational policy, service design and/or business process management methodologies.
• Understands how a government agency functions, understands key government processes and current Government priorities.  
• Demonstrated general problem identification and solution skills and ability to develop robust solutions that are technically possible and desirable for all people affected.
• Knowledge of public sector requirements and processes, including official correspondence and working with Ministers and with Ministers’ Offices.
• A strong track record of achievement of results and ability to maintain a clear focus on long term goals.
• Ability to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Must have the 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. 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 Jess Dalbeth at jess.dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15885 if you have any further questions.

We are receiving a high number of applicants for this position and the advertisement will now close Thursday 03 October (midnight).