Senior Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Unique opportunity to work at the centre of Government on high priority economic growth initiatives.
• Use your excellent attention to detail, process, collation and reporting skills, common sense, and stakeholder engagement expertise to support priority governance forums. 
• Contribute to work that matters for New Zealand’s economic future.
• Fixed term or Secondment opportunity, ending 18 December 2026 
• Wellington based location 
• Salary: $101,911 - $121,196 plus Kiwisaver

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Advisor for a fixed term or secondment opportunity within the Economic Growth Programmes team, supporting the Government’s Economic Growth agenda. This role sits at the heart of government and plays a key role in supporting high profile initiatives, including Going for Growth and the Economic Chief Executives Forum.

This opportunity is ideal for a strong advisor looking to broaden their experience, gain exposure to senior decision makers, and contribute to nationally significant priorities in a fast paced environment. 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Senior Advisor, you will provide high quality secretariat and coordination support for governance arrangements that underpin the Government’s Economic Growth priorities. Working across MBIE and multiple government agencies, you will collate and coordinate advice, prepare governance papers and meeting packs, and ensure senior leaders have the information they need to make informed decisions.

The role requires strong judgement, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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

We’re looking for someone who can operate confidently in a complex and evolving public sector environment. You will bring:

• Proven attention to detail and strong planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines concurrently
  
• Excellent process management and coordination capability
  
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
  
• Clear and concise written communication skills, particularly in producing reports and papers for senior officials and Ministers
  
• A self motivated and results driven approach
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working collaboratively at all levels
  
• Political nous, sound judgement, flexibility, and a strong sense of teamwork in a demanding and sometimes unpredictable environment
  
• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn, develop, and contribute positively to the team
   

**At time of application you must have the legal 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:

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 Fati Tagata at Fati.Tagata@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18910 to request a copy of the position description or if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 1st February 2026