Senior Technical Advisor - Building Regulation

New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

KiwiSaver

Job summary

MBIE’s Building Performance and Engineering division seeks a Principal Advisor (Technical) to lead major programmes and provide authoritative regulatory and strategic advice on complex building-system issues. You will shape policy and drive improvements across the building sector.

This permanent role, based in Wellington or Christchurch, offers opportunities to influence senior leaders, engage across government and industry, and develop capability within the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building systems, construction practices, or related technical disciplines.
• Significant experience in complex regulatory, policy, operational or technical environments.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and complexity.
• Ability to integrate technical, regulatory and strategic considerations into clear, practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading complex projects, programmes of work or multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical, regulatory, and strategic advice on complex issues.
• Lead significant work programmes and deliver robust, evidence-based outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities and help shape effective responses.
• Build influential relationships across government, industry, and professional bodies.
• Represent MBIE in key forums and sector engagements.
• Coach, mentor, and support capability development across the team.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent senior professional experience

Job description

MBIE’s Building Performance and Engineering division seeks a Principal Advisor (Technical) to lead major programmes and provide authoritative regulatory and strategic advice on complex building-system issues. You will shape policy and drive improvements across the building sector.

This permanent role, based in Wellington or Christchurch, offers opportunities to influence senior leaders, engage across government and industry, and develop capability within the team.