Senior Policy Advisor | System and Markets Policy

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

•    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.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

In the System and Markets Policy team, we provide quality policy analysis and advice to inform decisions on the strategic direction of the building regulatory system, including on ‘big picture’ challenges and opportunities for reform. Current priorities include work to reform the structure of Building Consent Authorities and the way liability is managed in the building system.

We think strategically about the role of government in the building system and provide advice on how regulatory structures and settings could work to deliver better outcomes for the economy and built environment. A high-performing team of critical thinkers, we are not afraid to challenge the status quo and come up with innovative solutions for complex problems. 
 
This role sits in Building System Performance Branch (BSP), within the Building, Resources and Markets Group of MBIE. BSP is responsible for providing policy and technical advice on New Zealand's building system, rules and standards, and implementing building legislation and regulations. We want everyone to have safe, healthy, durable homes and buildings, supporting MBIE's goal to grow New Zealand for all.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

Are you who we are looking for?

We are looking for two senior policy advisors who have 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

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 Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17177 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday, 8 June