Strategic Advisor, Tenancy Services (12-month)

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE); Wellington; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Flexible work

Supportive culture

Job summary

MBIE invites applications for a role in the Tenancy Practice and Stewardship team, Wellington/Porirua preferred. You will support the Head of Tenancy, manage strategic and operational activities, and lead periodic government reporting.

The job suits someone adept at working across MBIE, the Tenancy sector, and wider system agencies. You will thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, delivering both operational and strategic results while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding and experience with machinery of government in the public sector.
• Experience in Government operational service delivery environments is preferred.
• Experience planning and delivering key work to meet business needs.
• Strong relationship management with proven connections.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.
• Persistent, rigorous approach to problem solving with analytical mindset.
• Proactive, self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Tenancy with managing Tenancy Services strategic and operational activities.
• Assist the Principal Advisor with strategic projects and governance reporting.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly machinery of government reporting and related activities.
• Build solid relationships across Tenancy Services, MBIE, and system agencies.

Skills

Machinery of government

Govt service delivery

Relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

MBIE invites applications for a role in the Tenancy Practice and Stewardship team, Wellington/Porirua preferred. You will support the Head of Tenancy, manage strategic and operational activities, and lead periodic government reporting.

The job suits someone adept at working across MBIE, the Tenancy sector, and wider system agencies. You will thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, delivering both operational and strategic results while building strong stakeholder relationships.