Senior Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Experienced and knowledgeable in govt accountability and machinery of govt?
• Do you soak up information, and thrive on finding answers and solving problems?
• 1 Full-time Fixed Term position (to 25 June 2027) | Wellington 
• Salary range $101,911 - $121,196 + KiwiSaver

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

We’re looking for a Senior Advisor to join our friendly, high‑performance team to help deliver services during a period where we are anticipating a higher-than-usual workload. 

In this role, you’ll lead accountability processes for up to three Ministerial portfolios and oversee end‑to‑end processes associated with the annual budget cycle.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing high‑quality briefings for Ministers
• Developing materials for Select Committee hearings
• Being responsible for performance measures relating to your portfolios, and the associated contextual information
• Leading a range of key processes across the 11 portfolios the Group is responsible for

You will have hands on experience working in accountability related work, such as preparing for hearings, responding to questions, managing performance information and writing briefings to Ministers, preferably across multiple portfolios.  You will need to be comfortable absorbing information from dense information, identifying connections across various reports and configuring and working with large documents and spreadsheets.  You will have a well-developed risk radar.

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

We are looking for someone who can:

• Plan, manage, and deliver processes end‑to‑end
• Demonstrate political nous, flexibility, and a team‑focused approach in what can at times be a high-demand environment with multiple deadlines
• Navigate complexity and ambiguity to deliver practical outcomes
• Build strong relationships and work confidently with senior leaders
• Produce high‑quality, clear and concise reports and Ministerial briefings
• Apply innovative problem‑solving, and sound judgement
• Be self‑motivated, resilient under pressure, and willing to take on complex work when needed (with support)
• Maintain strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and excellence
• Bring energy, drive, and motivation

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō 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 ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki 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 kaupapa kua 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.

How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:

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 Dorinda Te Kiri at dorinda.tekiri@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/20234 if you have any further questions.

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found.

Applications close 22 October 2026