Strategic Leader, Building Determinations

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment seeks a strategic leader to head the Determinations function, guiding statutory decisions under the Building Act. You will lead a team of people leaders and technical specialists, ensuring high-quality determinations while driving improvements in processes and service delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Building System Delivery & Assurance, you will shape the direction of the function, manage high-profile matters, and build credibility with senior

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership and operational management experience.
• Experience leading a tribunal, quasi-judicial function, regulatory service, or similarly complex decision‑making environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and public sector operating environments.
• Strong understanding of the Building Act and Building Code and its application.
• Exceptional judgement, analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction and work programme for the Determinations function for the Chief Executive’s statutory powers.
• Lead and develop a team of people leaders and technical specialists.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and service delivery.
• Provide expert advice on complex, sensitive and high-profile matters.
• Build strong relationships across MBIE, government agencies and the building and construction sector.
• Contribute as a member of the Building System Delivery & Assurance Leadership Team.

Skills

Senior leadership

Regulatory leadership

Tribunal leadership

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment seeks a strategic leader to head the Determinations function, guiding statutory decisions under the Building Act. You will lead a team of people leaders and technical specialists, ensuring high-quality determinations while driving improvements in processes and service delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Building System Delivery & Assurance, you will shape the direction of the function, manage high-profile matters, and build credibility with senior