Senior Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Wellington based 18 month secondment or fixed term Salary range $101,911 - $121,196 + wellness benefits and Kiwisaver Work across a diverse portfolio of innovation and business capability products and services designed to drive innovation and productivity. Bring your strong machinery of government and writing skills to a highly rewarding and dynamic business unit. Play a key role in business planning, reporting, governance and strategic projects Be part of a team that probably has one of the most interesting subject matters and dynamic environment of all of MBIE (we accept we might be bias!) Bring your growth mindset-this is for someone that likes challenges, thrives in ambiguity and isn’t afraid of contributing their ideas. About the Role - Tēnei tūranga: The Senior Advisor supports the Head of Innovation and Business Capability and wider leadership team to ensure the business unit operates effectively and delivers on its priorities. The role sits across a broad range of activities including business planning, reporting, governance, and strategic initiatives. It works closely with leaders and teams across the business unit to identify issues, coordinate activities, provide advice and support decision-making. This is a varied role that requires someone who can quickly understand new topics, thrives in ambiguity and someone who has excellent communication skills, who can quickly get their head around complex and varied issues. The role plays an important part in connecting people, information and process across the business unit, while helping to ensure priorities are delivered and opportunities are realised. Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required Examples include: • Proven ability to deliver in a government setting and through complex authorising environments. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed timeframes. • Sound judgement and problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including broad experience of machinery of government processes, including ministerial and memo writing experience. • Ability to analyse information, identify key issues and provide practical recommendations • A sound understanding of planning, performance and reporting, continuous improvement, and assurance processes. • Experience with ministerial reporting, with a strong understanding of public sector accountability and transparency requirements. • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with leaders, colleagues and stakeholders. • Strong organisational and systems thinking skills, with the ability to design and embed scalable, sustainable processes. • A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive wo rk forward. • Good understanding of MBIE process and operational best practice. About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o 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 ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki 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 kaupapa kua 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. How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono: Click here to view a position description. 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 Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/20090 if you have any further questions. Applications close on 20th of October 2026