Senior Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Uplift MBIE’s data and information capability to support safe, ethical, effective decision making.
• Shape/improve data quality, governance and standards across a dynamic organisation.
• Provide trusted advice that builds shared understanding and strengthens MBIE’s data culture.
• Support MBIE’s Power BI community with level 1–2 help, ensuring reliable access and smooth operations.
• Salary $85,537 - $101,911. Perm, full time, Wellington CBD, +KiwiSaver, +Wellness Benefits.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Advisor (Level 1) – Power BI (PBI) to support the effective operation and use of Power BI across the organisation as part of the Data Strategy and Knowledge function.

This role contributes to the day to day administration and support of the Power BI platform, working within established standards, governance frameworks, and operational processes. It is suited to someone with experience in BI or data platform support who is ready to apply their skills in a public sector environment and continue to develop their capability.

You will provide technical and operational support for Power BI users, including access management, workspace administration, and routine platform issues. You will work alongside senior colleagues to support reliable platform operation, promote consistent and well governed use of Power BI, and assist users across the organisation.

The role operates within defined policies and procedures and contributes to continuous improvement of platform support and guidance.

Core activities and tasks

• Provide Level 1–2 support to Power BI users, including access, permissions, sharing, and common issues.
• Support the administration of Power BI workspaces and environments in line with agreed standards and governance.
• Monitor data refreshes and routine operational issues, escalating where required.
• Contribute to maintaining platform documentation, guidance, and support materials.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Experience in data, BI, or analytics platform support or administration, with a focus on Power BI.
• Understanding of access management, workspace management, and operational support in a governed environment.
• Ability to work to established processes, identify issues, and escalate appropriately.
• Clear communication skills and a service focused approach to supporting users.
• You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident.

Why work with us?

You will be part of a team supporting enterprise analytics capability across MBIE, contributing to reliable, well governed use of Power BI and developing your experience within a complex public sector environment.

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 upload a tailored CV and cover letter demonstrating why you're the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Jackie Johnson at jackie.johnson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19083 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on the 2nd March 2026 at 5pm.