Senior Business Advisor
Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
• Shape Strategy and Assurance’s planning, performance and accountability systems
• Deliver insights that drive confident, informed leadership
• Permanent full-time opportunity | Wellington-based
• Salary: $101,911–$121,196 + Kiwisaver + Wellness benefits
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
As our Senior Business Advisor, you’ll play a key part in shaping Strategy & Assurance’s business planning and performance framework. You’ll drive the development of our core accountability products — including the Annual Review and contributions to the Annual Report — and work across MBIE and S&A to strengthen the systems that support confident, well informed leadership.
You’ll provide the planning, reporting and insights that help the S&A Leadership Team make great decisions, manage risk and deliver assurance.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment — you’ll adapt quickly, shift focus when needed and help keep the organisation moving forward.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
• Strong conceptual thinker and problem solver with sound judgement and innovation
• Clear, concise communicator with excellent writing skills (correspondence and briefings)
• Confident working through complexity and ambiguity to deliver effective outcomes
• Self motivated, results driven and able to perform under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Demonstrates maturity, political nous, flexibility and strong teamwork in fast paced environments
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and excellence
• High energy, drive and motivation
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori, including tikanga, Te Reo and strong understanding of Te Tiriti principles
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Legal right to live and work in Aotearoa 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 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 and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Email Jess Dalbeth at jess.dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Thursday, 19th February 2026 at 1159pm.