Senior Advisor - Strategic Engagement | Economic Growth

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a high-performing team responsible for driving delivery of the Government’s Economic Growth programmes, specifically focused on business engagement.
• Use your excellent stakeholder, communications and engagement skills to support end-to-end Ministerial and CE business engagements across the programme.
• Be at the heart of delivering one of MBIE’s priority programmes of work.
• Permanent full-time position | Wellington CBD
• Salary: $101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver + Wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Senior Advisor (Strategic Engagement), you will plan and deliver end-to-end engagement activity that connects Ministers and senior leaders with key businesses and stakeholders. 

You will:
•    Design and coordinate high-value engagements that are targeted, well-informed and aligned to programme priorities.
•    Produce high-quality briefings and communications for Ministers and senior leaders.
•    Build strong relationships across business, government and stakeholder groups.
•    Capture insights from engagements and translate them into intelligence that informs future strategy and programme delivery.

This role sits at the intersection of policy, delivery and stakeholder engagement—requiring sound judgement, political awareness, and the ability to operate effectively at pace.

Come join us: 
•    Be at the heart of delivering one of the Government’s priority programmes.
•    Contribute to engagements that influence national economic outcomes. 
•    Gain exposure to senior leaders and cross-agency work that shapes the future of New Zealand’s economy.
•    Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that values initiative and innovation.
•    Develop your career in a role that blends strategy, delivery and stakeholder influence. 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We are looking for someone who is confident operating in a fast-paced, politically aware environment and can collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality work.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:
•    5+ years of experience in a public sector or engagement role.
•    Experience supporting or engaging with senior leaders or Ministers’ offices.
•    Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly build credibility
•    Proven experience developing high-quality written materials, including briefings, for Ministers and senior leaders
•    Excellent judgement and an understanding of government processes and protocols 
•    Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
•    A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to delivery

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and delivery – and contribute to shaping New Zealand’s economic future – we’d love to hear from you.
 
**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:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please submit your 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 Fati Tagata at fati.tagata@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19613 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday 10 June 2026.