Senior Advisor | Programme and Branch Services

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE is seeking a Senior Advisor - Programme and Branch Services in Wellington to provide trusted governance, risk management and quality assurance support across the Resource Markets branch.

You will coordinate information requests, lead branch-wide planning and performance reporting, and build strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders to ensure robust decision-making and coordinated regulatory activity.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify risks, and design practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advice and coordinate responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial correspondence, and other requests for information.

Skills

Outcome focused

Analytical capability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory systems

Strategic thinking

Governance

Risk management

Quality management

Relationship building

Influence across stakeholders

Government processes

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New ZealandersDiscover a career with purpose at MBIELead initiatives that strengthen branch planning, performance reporting, monitoring and continuous improvement activities.Build and maintain effective relationships across MBIE, the Minister's Office, other regulators and other stakeholders to support successful delivery of branch priorities.Support the effective stewardship of regulatory systems by ensuring regulatory activities remain coordinated, risk-based and connected across government agencies.Fixed term/secondment opportunity 25 June 2027, Wellington basedSalary range: $110,098 - $138,028 per annum + KiwiSaverAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:As Senior Advisor - Programme and Branch Services, you will provide trusted advice and support across governance, ministerial servicing, risk management, quality assurance and branch operations. Working closely with leaders across the Resource Markets branch, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality services, robust decision-making, and effective regulatory stewardship. This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring strong analytical capability, excellent written communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to respond confidently to emerging issues and competing priorities.You will:Provide high-quality advice and coordinate responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial correspondence, and other requests for information, ensuring risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately.Support and lead branch-wide business management activities, including planning, procurement, performance reporting and operational delivery, ensuring work is structured and delivered using effective project and programme management approaches.Build and maintain effective relationships across MBIE, the Minister's Office, other regulators and other stakeholders to support successful delivery of branch priorities.Support the effective stewardship of regulatory systems by ensuring regulatory activities remain coordinated, risk-based and connected across government agencies.Support governance and quality management functions across the branch, including continuous improvement activities and the maintenance of ISO-aligned processes.This is a senior role where you'll often lead complex pieces of work, coordinate responses to high-profile requests, and provide advice on issues that require sound judgement and careful risk management.Skills and Experience Required - Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana:To be successful in this role, you will bring:An outcome focused approach with the ability to turn strategy into deliverable work plans.Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify risks, and design practical solutions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise advice.Strong understanding of regulatory systems and effective, risk-based regulation.Advanced strategic and critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail.Experience in governance, risk, and quality management practices.Proven ability to build trusted relationships, understand diverse perspectives and influence outcomes across a range of stakeholders.Understanding of government processes.Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.Desirable:Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.Knowledge of the machinery of government.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: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.Email Monica Chow at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20220 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Sunday, 11th October 2026.