Senior Technical Specialist

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Are you a seasoned expert in the Building or Electrical Industry with a passion for driving strategic outcomes and enhancing regulatory practice?
• Wellington based permanent position
• Salary range: $101,911-$121,196 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Senior Technical Specialist, you will be a trusted subject matter expert providing high-quality, timely strategic and technical advice across the Building or Electrical sectors.

You’ll lead complex technical work, contribute to operational policy, and support licensing, compliance, and investigations. This role is pivotal in driving regulatory excellence and shaping the future of industry standards.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in industries that affect the lives of all New Zealanders. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised.

• Lead technical advisory services and strategic initiatives in the Building or Electrical sectors.
• Provide expert advice to regulatory Boards, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support statutory decision-making processes and competency assessments.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical content for guidance materials and communications.
• Lead cross-sector projects and contribute to policy and service improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders and training providers.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Extensive experience and deep technical knowledge in the Building or Electrical sectors. Knowledge of the Licensed Building Practitioners or Electrical Workers Registration scheme is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and licensing frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into plain English.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to solve complex regulatory challenges.
• Experience working in dynamic, ambiguous environments with high political awareness.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, industry qualifications, or equivalent experience.

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 Sarah Hutcheson at sarah.hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18091 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 1 September 2025.