Senior Policy Advisor I Regulatory Assurance and Performance

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work at the forefront of regulatory systems practice in the NZ public sector
• Engage with regulatory system leaders across MBIE
• Permanent role, based in our central Wellington offices
• $110,098 - $138,028 + Kiwisaver + Employee Wellness Benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Regulatory Assurance and Performance team. The Regulatory Assurance and Performance team supports regulatory system leaders across MBIE to improve the effectiveness of their regulatory systems and to provide assurance to the Chief Executive that MBIE regulatory systems are well managed. 

The team has a broad and interesting work programme including:

• Driving the establishment and continuous improvement of regulatory system governance in MBIE’s regulatory systems
• Supporting MBIE regulatory system leaders to identify and manage regulatory system risks
• Coordinating the development of MBIE’s Regulatory System Amendment Bills
• Supporting MBIE to meet its regulatory management system commitments.

If you are an innovative and strategic thinker who thrives on variety and wants to be at the forefront of a dynamic part of the public service we want to hear from you. 

In this role you will have the opportunity to work both across the organisation and with regulatory stewardship and assurance counterparts in other agencies. The team offers a collaborative and stimulating environment where you can thrive and develop professionally.

It’s a great role for an existing Senior Policy Advisor looking to position themselves for the move to Principal Policy Advisor by broadening their existing policy experience. 

The role reports to the Head of Regulatory Assurance and Performance in in the Enterprise Strategy, Risk and Transformation Branch, which is part of MBIE’s Strategy and Assurance Group

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

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in a range of regulatory systems and good knowledge of the machinery of government
• Robust policy development skills (preferred) or transferrable skills from advisory, regulatory or legal roles
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• A strong delivery drive
• The ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships
• The legal right to live and work in 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. 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 Kristin Mednis at kristin.mednis@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17356 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday 9 July 2025 (midnight)