Senior Consumer Policy Lead - Shape Markets & Lead Team

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 165,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE is seeking a seasoned policy leader in Wellington to head the Consumer Policy team. You will shape consumer markets, steer complex policy programmes and advise Ministers on key consumer legislation including Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act and related data initiatives.

Expect strategic leadership, strong communication, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture within a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading policy teams and developing people.
• Significant experience delivering complex public policy or regulatory programmes.
• Ability to lead at the system level and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Consumer Policy team and provide strategic leadership.
• Advise the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on consumer law and policy.
• Drive initiatives across data rights, product safety and consumer protection reforms.

Skills

Policy leadership

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy/Regulatory experience

Job description

MBIE is seeking a seasoned policy leader in Wellington to head the Consumer Policy team. You will shape consumer markets, steer complex policy programmes and advise Ministers on key consumer legislation including Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act and related data initiatives.

Expect strategic leadership, strong communication, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture within a permanent role.