Senior Technical Advisor

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to enhance its digital data tools. This full-time permanent role is based in Wellington and involves developing web-based solutions using technologies such as Microsoft PowerApps and SharePoint. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, be familiar with web technologies, and will play a vital role in improving information management across the Ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing web-based solutions.
• Experience in testing and supporting solutions per government standards.
• Knowledge of scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain digital solutions.
• Support MBIE’s digital tools for information management.
• Communicate technical issues effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Web-based technologies knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft PowerApps

SharePoint

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Google Analytics

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Bring your knowledge of web-based technologies to support MBIE’s dynamic digital tools.
• Join the team and play a key role in how we collect, access and manage information across the business.
• Fulltime Permanent, Wellington CBD
• Salary $101,911 - $121,196 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Senior Technical Advisor in our Digital Data Tools team, you will work with the business to get the best use out of digital tools to collect and access information. The Digital Data Tools area covers a wide range of the technical aspects of such tools, including building tools within Power Platform and SharePoint Online in the Office 365 ecosystem, web analytics, domain zone files, and website accessibility. This role sits within the Corporate and Digital Shared Services branch which is responsible for strengthening MBIE’s core data and insights, digital and technology capabilities to allow MBIE teams to succeed in their goal to build a productive and competitive economy.

You will be responsible for building, testing and maintaining digital solutions according to best practice and government requirements.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in developing, testing and supporting web-based solutions, using tools such as Microsoft PowerApps, to government standards of accessibility.
  
• Experience with HTML, CSS and Content Management Systems (CMS) such as SharePoint or Silverstripe.
  
• Knowledge of scripting /programming languages such as JavaScript or PowerFX, as would experience with Google Analytics, particularly GA4, and Google Tag Manager.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in finding solutions.
  
• An understanding of the key technical architectures, solutions, software platforms and toolsets used by the Internet.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and on-going relationships across the Ministry.
  
• Ability to communicate technical issues to laypeople.
  
• Agility and flexibility in adjusting to differing work requirements across the ministry.
  
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and be able to satisfy the Ministry’s security clearance requirements. (Check: Getting and maintaining a national security clearance | Protective Security Requirements)

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About 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 Together
• Māia– Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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 mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

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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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Roxana [e-mail] ref MBIE/17852 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday, 6th August 2025