Senior Advisor | System Performance and Implementation

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Drive real-world impact across the building regulatory system
• Translate data, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and research findings into clear, impactful insights that inform and influence decision-making
• Lead the identification and outsourcing of evaluation and research to assess the impact of policy and technical initiatives
• Permanent opportunity, role can be based either in Wellington or Christchurch
• Salary $111,098 - $138,028 plus KiwiSaver and wellbeing allowance

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Senior Advisor plays a key role in shaping the narrative on how policy and technical initiatives within the building regulatory system are performing, and where improvements or efficiencies can be achieved.

Senior Advisors will:

• Translate data, monitoring and research findings into clear, actionable advice for senior leaders, stakeholders and Ministers
• Work collaboratively across building regulatory system teams to ensure best practice in monitoring, reporting and evaluation, driving a joined-up view of system performance
• Lead and coordinate evaluation priorities, including managing contracts for outsourced evaluation
• Proactively develop and maintain connections with stakeholders or other Ministries on insights or system performance, and
• Drive system stewardship and support the maintenance of data standards for the building consent system.

The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, research and analytical capability, and can influence outcomes to strengthen system performance. 

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

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong experience with procurement and contract management of outsourced service provision 
• Strong understanding of the strategic context, priorities, and wider issues in the building regulatory system, with sound judgement on what matters most 
• Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, including Ministers 
• Ability to combine storytelling with qualitative and quantitative insights 
• Experience with, or ability to learn, reporting tools such as Power BI 
• Relevant postgraduate qualification evaluation and research methods and an understanding of regulatory systems is an advantage
• Good understanding of the public sector, including the Ministry’s role and government processes 
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and be able to satisfy the Ministry’s security clearance requirements.

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/19578 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 7th June 2026, at 11:59pm.