Senior Minerals Administrator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Play a key role in regulating New Zealand’s mineral sector and the responsible use of our natural resources for economic development
• Showcase your excellent customer service and administrative skills within the New Zealand minerals sector
• Utilise your problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a results driven environment
• Salary range - $68,380 - $77,359 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefit
• Permanent Position, Wellington based location

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Minerals Administrator in the Minerals Operations Team, Resource Markets Branch at the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. 

The Minerals Operations Team regulates the responsible development of the Mineral Estate across a range of commodities including gold, silver, heavy mineral sands, coal and aggregates.  This role focuses on the day-to-day operations in relation to the Crown’s Mineral portfolio.  The role includes active management of prospecting, exploration and mining permit applications in line with regulatory best practice, and active participation in responding to enquiries submitted by the sector.

We are looking for someone with an outgoing, confident personality with a good understanding of customer service best practice techniques and well-developed computer and keyboard skills.

The successful applicant needs to have effective written and oral presentation skills, an eye for detail, the ability to work with flexibility and to adapt to change quickly and have good relationship management skills with the confidence of working with diverse stakeholders.  The applicant will want to consistently work to improve and enhance the way the team delivers our business to get the best outcomes for the sector and for New Zealand.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• A minimum of three years’ experience in one or more of the following roles; regulatory, team administration, customer service and/or relationship management
• Proven ability to deliver high quality customer service (internal and external)
• Exceptional organisational ability and the ability to manage time effectively
• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to a range of different audiences
• Sound analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to positively adjust to changes in priorities, and to maintain performance when under pressure
• Must have the legal right to live and work in NZ

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 monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17707 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025.