Senior Advisor Operational Policy

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Do you have previous Operational Policy, Service Design or regulatory experience?
• Work on the design of regulatory systems across a range of topics
• See the direct impact of your work by translating legislation and policy into real solutions for Aotearoa
• Secondment or Fixed-term opportunities until July 2026, Wellington-based location
• Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for multiple Senior Advisors to join our Resource Markets branch on a fixed-term or secondment basis. You’ll be part of a team driving meaningful change across regulatory systems, translating policy and legislation into practical tools that help our delivery teams work effectively.

This role is about making policy real. You’ll lead the design and delivery of operating models, procedures, forms, and guidance that support our regulatory systems. You’ll be the connector between policy teams, operational teams, and system participants - ensuring change is delivered smoothly and meaningfully.

We’re after people with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a clear understanding of how operational policy links to real-world outcomes. If you enjoy connecting the dots between legislation, operations, and people - this role is for you.

Some recent examples of our work include:

• Implementing the Offshore Renewable Energy regime
• Delivering changes to the Crown Minerals Act
• Supporting the Fast-track consenting process

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

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience in Operational Policy, service design or a regulatory role.
• Experience working on technical, political and/or legally complex projects.
• Ability to integrate the ‘big picture’ (strategic and/or long term) with day-to-day operational processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to integrate and balance statutory and specialist technical information.

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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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.

Email Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18326 if you have any further questions.

As we are reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, we may close advertising sooner than stated, so we encourage you to apply now!

Applications close on Tuesday 18th November 2025, at 11:59pm.