Senior Decommissioning Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Deliver and manage a portfolio of financial assessments and instruments relating to the petroleum industry in New Zealand
• Dynamic and interesting work - bring your financial and industry experience to help government implement its decommissioning functions effectively 
• Permanent opportunity | Wellington based
• Salary range $118,390 - $143,639 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are looking for a financial specialist, ideally with experience in the petroleum or natural resources sector, who can deliver and manage a wide range of financial assessments and financial instruments related to the decommissioning of petroleum infrastructure in New Zealand. 

This senior role sits within Resource Markets at MBIE which leads the management and responsible development of New Zealand's natural resources sector.

The Senior Decommissioning Advisor will call on a set of core competencies, including assessing corporate finances, reviewing project economics, and developing and evaluating financial models. Candidates will also be able to draw on experience working with financial securities, including the drafting of securities and negotiating contractual outcomes.

A collaborative working style is required as the role will work across various teams within MBIE and externally with oil and gas companies, other government agencies, and iwi. 

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

• 5 or more years relevant financial experience, preferably working in the petroleum industry or a related industry
• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting/Law or other relevant qualification
• Strong financial assessment, analytical, and critical thinking skillset, preferably with experience of financial securities
• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver information clearly to a range of audiences

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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Monica Chow at moinca.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17641 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 13 July 2025