Private Secretary I Regional Development

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Play a pivotal role in managing the flow of work between the Minister’s office and MBIE
• 18 month fixed-term or secondment opportunity based in Wellington

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Are you ready to work at the heart of government and make a meaningful impact on regional development across Aotearoa New Zealand?

We’re seeking a highly motivated and skilled Private Secretary to support the Associate Minister for Regional Development. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of government priorities, working closely with the Minister, their office, and senior officials across MBIE and other agencies.
 

As Private Secretary, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the flow of work between the Minister’s office and MBIE, providing strategic advice, coordinating briefings and meetings, and ensuring seamless communication. You’ll be the key link between the Minister and officials, helping to shape and drive the regional development agenda.

This role would suit either an experienced policy advisor or a new senior policy advisor looking to get broader machinery of government experience.

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

• Proven experience in a government, policy, or advisory role
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Strong judgement, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of regional development issues and public sector processes
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., public policy, law, economics)
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand and ability to obtain a “Confidential” security clearance

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 Jess Dalbeth at jess.dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17915 if you have any further questions.

We are reviewing applications as they are received.  This role will be open until filled.  If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to apply.