Senior Policy Advisor | Building Performance and Resilience Policy

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a fast-paced regulatory policy area to lift the efficiency and effectiveness of the Building regulatory system
• Actively shape and lead policy advice on the future of building regulation in New Zealand.
• Apply your expertise to complex and interesting policy issues in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring and coaching team members.
• Open to Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch- based candidates.
• Salary: $110,098 - $138,028, plus KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits. 

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

The building sector is crucial to New Zealand’s economy. It contributes more than 6 percent to our gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 250,000 people. A well-functioning sector will have a positive effect on our country’s health, productivity and well-being.
 
MBIE is the over-arching regulator of New Zealand’s building system. MBIE's building regulatory system teams provide policy and technical advice on New Zealand’s building system, rules and standards, and implement building legislation and regulations to meet New Zealand’s current and future needs.
 
This role is in the Building Resilience and Performance team, working across a range of policy and regulatory matters within the Building and Construction portfolio. This is a fast-paced and dynamic space, which means there will be a variety of opportunities for the successful candidate to be involved with.  
 
We are young, flexible and dynamic, with a big work programme, including immediate opportunities to work on:
•    Ensuring the earthquake-prone buildings system is workable and proportionate to the risks posed,
•    Supporting high-profile legislative reform across the building system,
•    Supporting stakeholders to understand what these legislative changes mean for them, and other pertinent regulatory matters facing the building and construction sector.
 
Our people are located across Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch and we operate a ‘matrix management’ model to support the branch’s work programme.
 
We have a strong focus on development. You can expect to work on the things that you are best at, as well as try new things to broaden your skills. We will provide you with the right support to succeed.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor who has skills in regulatory policy and experience in solving complex problems and formulating high-quality policy advice. 

Ideally you will have:

• Experience leading complex policy projects within central government
• Wide ranging knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes
• The ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results
• Strong stakeholder relationship building, influencing and engagement skills to gain the cooperation and commitment of others
• Demonstrated capability in working with Ministers, senior public service officials, internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for leading and coaching others to develop their policy craft and take their careers to the next level
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and application of these in public policy and in partnership with Māori.

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 Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19810 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday, 30th July at 11.59pm.