Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement | Economic Growth Programmes

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a high-performing, fast-paced team responsible for driving delivery of the Government’s Economic Growth programmes.
• Use your excellent stakeholder, communications and engagement skills to support Ministerial and business engagements across the programme.
• Be at the heart of delivering one of the Government’s priority programmes of work.
• Fixed term opportunity, currently ending 24 June 2026; Wellington based location 
• Salary: $101,911 - $121,196 plus Kiwisaver

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Senior Advisor (Strategic Engagement) role sits within the Economic Growth Programmes team at MBIE. The team covers a range of functions and programmes focused on driving economic outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand. 

The Senior Advisor will support a range of projects, with a key focus on supporting Ministerial and business engagements. This will include working closely with businesses and other key stakeholders, writing Ministerial briefings and supporting communications material. 

The successful candidate will bring their experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, a good understanding of how government works (ideally experience working with Ministers Offices) and being a proactive, positive team player. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the front of Government thinking and driving benefits for Aotearoa New Zealand and all New Zealanders.

Come join us: 
•    Be at the heart of delivering one of the Government’s priority programmes.
•    Work with a high-performing, collaborative team that values initiative, integrity, and impact.
•    Gain exposure to senior leaders and cross-agency work that shapes the future of New Zealand’s economy.
•    Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a supportive public service culture.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

•    5+ years of experience in a public sector or engagement role.
•    Experience managing stakeholder engagement and external relationships and the ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships. 
•    Proven experience developing written materials, such as briefings, communications material, and letters, for ministerial, chief executive or other senior leader consumption. 
•    Proven planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple pieces of work concurrently. 
•    Politically savvy and aware of government priorities, obligations, and protocols.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to work in a high-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive attitude and a high level of initiative.
•    Experience responding to Official Information Act requests and Ministerial Correspondence would be beneficial. 
•    Having a growth mindset and eager to learn, improve and positively contribute to the team. 

**At time of application you must have the 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:

When you are ready to apply please submit your CV and cover letter via our online process telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you. Reminder, all applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Fati Tagata at fati.tagata@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18625 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 16 November 2025.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received throughout the advertising period. Please note that we may close advertising early if we identify suitable candidates to progress.