Senior Technical & Regulatory Advisor – Building Systems

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MBIE invites you to shape New Zealand's building regulatory system and lead complex programmes that improve the sector. This permanent opportunity is based in Wellington or Christchurch with a salary range of NZ$132,417–NZ$160,472 plus Kiwisaver and wellness benefits.

In this role you will provide expert technical, regulatory and strategic advice; identify risks and opportunities; lead multidisciplinary teams; and influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building systems, construction practices, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience in complex regulatory, policy, operational or technical environments.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ambiguity handling.
• Ability to translate technical and regulatory considerations into practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading complex projects or multidisciplinary teams.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand and ability to meet MBIE security clearance.

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 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.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Regulatory environments

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

MBIE invites you to shape New Zealand's building regulatory system and lead complex programmes that improve the sector. This permanent opportunity is based in Wellington or Christchurch with a salary range of NZ$132,417–NZ$160,472 plus Kiwisaver and wellness benefits.

In this role you will provide expert technical, regulatory and strategic advice; identify risks and opportunities; lead multidisciplinary teams; and influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.