Senior Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Shape, plan and deliver leadership and talent programmes and initiatives 
• Enhance employee experience by supporting engagement, performance, development and recognition 
• Partner to deliver outcomes by providing advice and support 
• Permanent opportunity, Wellington based location
• Salary: $101,911 to $121,196, plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and proactive Senior Advisor to join our Leadership, Talent & Growth (LT&G)  team, within People & Culture.

This role provides support to People & Culture (P&C) and the wider business, contributing to leadership and talent experience, across areas such as employee engagement, performance and development, talent and succession planning, and organisational recognition and awards programmes.

The role plays a key part in delivering people-centred, leader-led LT&G projects aligned with MBIE’s People Strategy. It offers proactive, high-quality advice to drive consistency and continuous improvement, while partnering with stakeholders to resolve complex issues, support informed talent decisions, and design initiatives that enhance employee experience and enable the delivery of business strategy.

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

We are looking for someone who:

• In-depth organisational development expertise with a track record of shaping and delivering high-quality advice and solutions 
• Proven experience in leading strategy and framework development and implementation 
• Strong knowledge of organisational development trends and best practices 
• Solid business acumen and understanding of organisational needs 
• Advanced analytical, planning, prioritisation, and execution skills 
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong attention to detail and deadlines 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge constructively 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels
• 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:

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All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Monica Chow at Monica.Chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19493 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, at 11:59pm.