Senior Advisor, Regulatory Policy & Systems

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE's Operational Policy team seeks two fixed-term Senior Advisors (till 24 December 2026) to design regulatory systems and translate legislation into real services for New Zealanders. Positions are based in Wellington or Christchurch and offer a pro rata salary range of NZD 110,098 to 138,028.

You will deploy policy skills, lead complex projects, manage stakeholders and coach teams, while navigating machinery of government and regulatory frameworks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Deploys policy skills to analyse complex problems and generate workable solutions.
• Experience in scoping and leading the delivery of complex projects.
• Uses project management skills to support effective and timely project delivery.
• Comfortable in managing ambiguity successfully to identify a path forward, and takes a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in coaching, supporting and mentoring to build team capability.
• Can successfully navigate machinery of government processes, and has an understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Delivers clear, concise advice tailored to the target audience.
• Welcomes and provides feedback and eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex problems and develop workable policy solutions.
• Lead delivery of complex projects with autonomy.
• Support timely project delivery through strong PM practices.
• Navigate regulatory and government processes to advance policy.
• Mentor and develop team capabilities and relationships.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Coaching/mentoring

Machinery of government

Regulatory frameworks

Communication

Ambiguity management

Relationship management

Job description

MBIE's Operational Policy team seeks two fixed-term Senior Advisors (till 24 December 2026) to design regulatory systems and translate legislation into real services for New Zealanders. Positions are based in Wellington or Christchurch and offer a pro rata salary range of NZD 110,098 to 138,028.

You will deploy policy skills, lead complex projects, manage stakeholders and coach teams, while navigating machinery of government and regulatory frameworks in a collaborative environment.