Senior Advisor International Engagement

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Strategic, interesting and hands on engagement role
• Permanent position, must be based in Wellington
• Collaborative, flexible, friendly, and professional working environment
• Salary range: $101,911-$121,196 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Lead New Zealand’s voice in international standards. Shape global conversations. Make a national impact.

Why this role matters:

Standards New Zealand (SNZ) is Aotearoa’s national standards body, working at the intersection of government, industry, and community to develop standards that improve the lives of all New Zealanders. As the New Zealand member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and through our involvement with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), we ensure New Zealand’s interests are represented in global standards development.

We’re looking for a Senior Advisor – International Engagement to lead our international standards participation, build strategic relationships, and champion standards solutions that matter to New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing:

In this dynamic and strategic role, you’ll:

• Lead engagement with key stakeholders—government agencies, industry bodies, and international organisations.
• Identify and prioritise international standards projects that align with New Zealand’s interests.
• Support expert committees and ensure effective participation in ISO and IEC processes.
• Manage obligations and relationships with international standards bodies.
• Prepare and present recommendations to the Standards Approval Board.
• Represent New Zealand in international standards forums and ensure our voice is heard.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We’re looking for someone proactive, collaborative, and confident in navigating complex stakeholder environments. You’ll ideally have:

• Significant experience in strategic engagement roles.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Political awareness and understanding of government priorities.
• Understanding of standards and conformance (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage systems, frameworks, and stakeholder relationships.
• International engagement experience and confidence representing New Zealand.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Note: Some international meetings/webinars may occur outside standard business hours.

Why join us?

At SNZ, you’ll be part of a collaborative, flexible, and professional team that values your expertise and supports your growth. You’ll work on meaningful projects that have real-world impact—locally and globally.

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 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’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait—apply early!

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Sarah Hutcheson at sarah.hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18542 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday 4 November 2025.