Senior Ministerial Services Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Provide expert ministerial servicing advice and support across a diverse range of business groups
• Contribute to quality, consistency and continuous improvement across ministerial services delivery
• Permanent full-time position based in Wellington
• Salary: $85,537 - $101,911 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefits

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ministerial Services Advisor role in the Labour, Science and Enterprise (LSE) group within MBIE.

You will provide expert advice and drafting support for Ministerial products, including Ministerial and Departmental OIAs, Ombudsman investigations and Ministerial Correspondence. 

You'll work closely with stakeholders across LSE and MBIE to source information, navigate complex issues and ensure advice provided to Ministers is accurate, timely and fit for purpose.

You will also play an important role in supporting the quality and consistency of ministerial services delivery by providing peer support, quality assurance, coaching and technical advice to colleagues. Working alongside the wider Ministerial Services team, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, help strengthen capability, and support the ongoing evolution of our ministerial servicing practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ministerial servicing practitioner who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.

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

We are looking for someone who brings strong ministerial servicing experience, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will ideally have:

• Experience preparing responses to Official Information Act requests, Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and other ministerial servicing products.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, Ombudsman guidance, and public sector machinery of government.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and produce high-quality advice under pressure.
• Experience providing quality assurance, peer support, coaching or technical guidance to colleagues.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and continuously improving outcomes.
• Initiative, adaptability and sound judgement, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to enhancing systems, processes and ways of working.
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō 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 ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki 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 kaupapa kua 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.

How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:

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 Dorinda Te Kiri at dorinda.tekiri@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19977 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 8 September 2026