Senior Advisor | Programme and Branch Services

About the Role MBIE’s goal is to create a resilient and high‑performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. This 9‑month fixed term / secondment opportunity (ending 25 June 2027) is based in Wellington. Salary range: $110,098 – $138,028 per annum + KiwiSaver. As Senior Advisor – Programme and Branch Services you will provide trusted advice and support across governance, ministerial servicing, risk management, quality assurance and branch operations. Working closely with leaders across the Resource Markets branch, you will help ensure the delivery of high‑quality services, robust decision‑making and effective regulatory stewardship. Responsibilities Provide high‑quality advice and coordinate responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial correspondence and other information requests, ensuring risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately. Support and lead branch‑wide business management activities, including planning, procurement, performance reporting and operational delivery, ensuring work is structured and delivered using effective project and programme management approaches. Build and maintain effective relationships across MBIE, the Minister’s Office, other regulators and other stakeholders to support successful delivery of branch priorities. Support the effective stewardship of regulatory systems by ensuring regulatory activities remain coordinated, risk‑based and connected across government agencies. Support governance and quality management functions across the branch, including continuous improvement activities and the maintenance of ISO‑aligned processes. Skills and Experience Required Outcome focused approach with the ability to turn strategy into deliverable work plans. Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify risks and design practical solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise advice. Strong understanding of regulatory systems and effective, risk‑based regulation. Advanced strategic and critical thinking, sound judgement and attention to detail. Experience in governance, risk and quality management practices. Proven ability to build trusted relationships, understand diverse perspectives and influence outcomes across a range of stakeholders. Understanding of government processes. Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Desirable Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline. Knowledge of the machinery of government. About MBIE MBIE works 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 works to ensure quality housing is more affordable. People are at the heart of our mahi and our way of working is guided by values that shape our behaviours. #J-18808-Ljbffr