Senior Advisor Entity Performance and Investment

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Engage with senior leaders across a diverse portfolio of Crown entities.
• Use your analytical and strategic skills to shape public sector performance.
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Salary $128,390 – $143,639 + KiwiSaver & wellness benefits.  Permanent role, Wellington CBD.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

MBIE partners with a wide range of Crown entities, statutory boards, and Crown companies to deliver on the Government’s economic and regulatory objectives. These include regulators like the Financial Markets Authority, WorkSafe New Zealand and the Electricity Authority, as well as delivery agencies such as New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Tourism New Zealand.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Economic & Regulatory Performance team. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills to influence the performance and governance of some of New Zealand’s most significant public entities.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We’re looking for someone with at least five years’ experience in a relevant field, such as public sector performance, investment analysis, regulation, or strategic advisory roles. 

Ideally you will be a strategic thinker with a good understanding of Crown entity monitoring and/or regulators in order to provide quality analysis and advice to the Ministers. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be pragmatic when resolving complex issues.

We are keen to hear from you if you can bring:

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in relation to financial analysis for business performance, commercial experience is desirable.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Experience working in complex environments, ideally with both public and commercial sector exposure.
• An understanding of regulatory systems.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to convey complex issues clearly, delivering high quality advice with little supervision.
• Experience leading significant projects independently.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Flexibility and resilience in managing shifting priorities and complex challenges.
• Experience briefing Ministers, Cabinet, or Select Committees is an advantage.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Why Work for Us?

At MBIE, we’re committed to creating a culture where our people can thrive. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a real impact on New Zealand’s economic and regulatory systems.

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. 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 Jackie Johnson at jackie.johnson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17513 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 19th June 2025 at 11.59pm.  

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than stated should suitable candidates be identified.