Principal Advisor Performance and Strategy

New Zealand Government; Wellington, Christchurch; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE is seeking a seasoned leader to drive performance and strategy of New Zealand's building regulatory system from Wellington or Christchurch. You will turn complex evidence into actionable insights, lead governance reporting, and guide system-wide improvements with cross-agency collaboration.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and deep understanding of public sector decision-making; you will shape priorities, identify risks, and help deliver a high-performing,

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and reporting on system performance using appropriate frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and communicate effectively at all levels, including with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and present evidence-based insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level performance monitoring and reporting for the building regulatory system.
• Identify insights, emerging trends and future challenges affecting the building regulatory system.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and advice for governance groups.
• Use your influence and collaboration skills to bring people together and shape solutions that improve system performance.
• Develop and maintain regulatory system risk reviews.

Skills

System performance monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Public sector knowledge

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIELead system performance, insights and regulatory stewardship work for the building regulatory systemTurn evidence into actionable insightsPermanent position based in Wellington or ChristchurchSalary: $132,417 - $160,472 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefitsAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:We're looking for an experienced leader to help support the continuous improvement of New Zealand's building regulatory system.You will be able to turn complex information into clear insights, drawing on a range of qualitative and quantitative evidence to identify trends, inform decisions, and support continuous improvement.You will provide leadership in understanding regulatory issues, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and generating insights that support the long-term performance and stewardship of the building regulatory system.In this role, you will:Lead system-level performance monitoring and reporting for the building regulatory system.Identify and interpret insights, emerging trends and future challenges affecting the building regulatory system.Deliver high-quality reporting and advice for governance groups.Use your influence and collaboration skills to bring people together, understand complex system issues, and help shape solutions that improve system performance.Develop and maintain regulatory system risk reviews.This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Manager, System Performance and Implementation. You will closely with the Performance, Insights and Evaluation team and across the building regulatory system with operational and data teams.If you're ready for a challenging role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the performance and future direction of New Zealand's building regulatory system, we'd love to hear from you.Skills and Experience Required - Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana:For the role of Principal Advisor Performance and Strategy, ideally you will have the following qualities:Experience in monitoring and reporting on system performance using appropriate frameworks, processes, and tools.Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and communicate effectively at all levels, including with senior leaders and stakeholders.Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and present evidence-based insights in a clear and compelling way.Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to drive delivery, collaboration, and support continuous improvement.Strong understanding of the public sector environment, government decision-making processes, and regulatory systems.Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.Knowledge of or understanding of the building regulatory system in New Zealand is an advantage, but not a requirement.About MBIE - Etahi korero mo 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 TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori 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, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:For a position description of the role, please email [e-mail] 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.Email Monica Chow at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20356 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Sunday, 8th Nov at 11.59pm.