Registration and Licensing Officer

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Be an integral part of the Registration and Licensing team and assist with driving output, training, and meeting deadlines  
• Work in a dynamic, fast paced environment in a close-knit and supportive team
• Permanent position, Wellington location
• Salary - $60,727- $70,625 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for a motivated Registration and Licensing Officer to join our Occupational Regulation team. This group oversees a range of licensing and registration schemes including Electrical Workers, Licensed Building Practitioners, Immigration Advisers, Motor Vehicle Traders, Auctioneers, and Pool Inspectors. As regulatory needs change, additional schemes may be added over time.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of our licensing services by processing applications, responding to enquiries, and assisting with administrative tasks and project work. You’ll help ensure that licensing decisions are accurate, timely, and delivered to a high standard.

While experience with one of our schemes (EWRB, LBP, IAA, MBTR) is preferred, it is not essential—we will provide full training and support to help you succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing licence applications across our schemes, including some that may be complex
• Responding to customer enquiries and providing clear, accurate information
• Supporting the Registration and Licensing Team with day to day administrative tasks
• Contributing to process quality, efficiency, and meeting service expectations
• Assisting with project work as required

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Experience working in a regulatory, customer service, or administrative environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor information to different audiences
• High attention to detail, good judgement, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and familiarity with databases or CRM systems
• Experience with OLP or Verne is beneficial but not required
• Knowledge of occupational licensing schemes is advantageous but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Receive training, development, and ongoing support

Contribute to meaningful work that supports safe and competent practice across multiple industries

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.

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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Sarah Hutcheson at sarah.hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19163 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 15 March 2026.