Policy Advisor | Corporate Governance and Intellectual Property Policy

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand government agency is seeking a Policy Advisor to influence trade and commerce policies, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to the economy. The ideal candidate will have public policy experience and a passion for collaborative work. This permanent position is based in Wellington, offering a salary range of $75,114 – $93,724 plus benefits.

Benefits

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefit

Qualifications

• Experience as a Policy Advisor or similar advisory role.
• Ability to think logically and solve problems.
• Knowledge of policy development processes.
• Willingness to learn about te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Influence policy and regulatory settings for trade and commerce.
• Advise on corporate governance and intellectual property policy.
• Engage with stakeholders nationally and internationally.
• Make a difference to New Zealand’s economy.

Skills

Public policy experience

Logical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of policy development

Cultural capability

Relationship building

Ability to work through ambiguity

Job description

Overview

• Influence the policy and regulatory settings that underpin trade and commerce in New Zealand
• Advise on corporate governance and intellectual property policy
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders both nationally and internationally
• Make a difference to New Zealand’s economy and the wellbeing of New Zealanders
• Permanent opportunity, based in our central Wellington office
• Salary range: $75,114 – $93,724 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefit

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Advisor to join our Corporate Governance and Intellectual Property Policy team. This team sits within the Commerce, Consumer and Business (CCB) branch of the Building Resources and Markets business group.

MBIE’s CCB branch is the Government’s lead advisor on the commercial environment in which all New Zealand businesses and consumers operate. We look after the laws and institutions that underpin how businesses and consumers interact with each other including: competition, fair trading and consumer guarantees, financial conduct, corporate governance and intellectual property.

The Corporate Governance and Intellectual Property Policy team is responsible for the corporate governance regulatory system, which governs the ‘lifecycle’ of companies and other entities. We also advise the Government on intellectual property policy matters including trademarks, geographical indications and copyright.

We have a great culture and team that work collaboratively to get things done. We put a lot of focus on talking to our stakeholders, and our operational colleagues.

Skills and Experience Required

For the role, ideally you will:

• Have a good base of experience in public policy as a Policy Advisor or transferrable skills from an advisory, legal or similar role
• Be a logical thinker, problem solver, and have a healthy level of curiosity
• Bring knowledge of policy development disciplines and processes
• Enjoy working on tricky problems, generating ideas and coming up with solutions
• Have or want to improve your cultural capability and knowledge of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and how Te Tiriti o Waitangi informs our work
• Have the ability to build relationships with others and work collaboratively
• Have the ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results

Come join us and make a difference to New Zealanders.

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 Chowat [e-mail], quoting ref MBIE/16476 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.