Senior Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Influence cross government relationships and make an impact on regulatory systems.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen risk, quality, and programme management for the Resource Markets branch.
• 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity ending 12 Feb 2027, Wellington based
• Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 plus KiwiSaver

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Drive and influence how the Resource Markets branch delivers high-quality governance, programme management, and regulatory services. As Senior Advisor - Programme and Branch Services, you’ll play a key role in ensuring consistent, timely, and efficient delivery of cross-branch functions while supporting regulatory regimes that connect with other agencies like WorkSafe, DOC, regional councils, and the EPA.

You will:

• Lead and support branch business planning, performance monitoring, and risk management, ensuring work is structured and delivered using effective project and programme management approaches.
• Coordinate responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary questions, and Ministerial servicing.
• Apply disciplined project management practices to plan, deliver, and track work across multiple workstreams, using initiative to resolve conflicts, manage risks, and keep delivery on track.
• Deliver governance and quality management functions, compliant with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Works with stakeholders to develop criteria for project decision making and evaluation of project outcomes

This is a senior role where you’ll work on complex issues, often taking ownership of small to medium‑sized projects or leading key workstreams that support branch priorities.

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

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated project management experience, or the capability to lead projects or key workstreams, including planning, sequencing, risk/issue management, and delivering results in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory systems and a commitment to effective, risk-based regulation.
• An outcome‑focused approach with the ability to turn strategy into deliverable work plans.
• Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify risks, and design practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Advanced strategic and critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
• Experience in governance, risk, and quality management practices.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Understanding of government processes and accountability frameworks.
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of the machinery of government.

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 Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18989 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 8th February 2026, at 11:59pm.