Advisor Data and Information

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Join a vibrant, forward-thinking team where collaboration, inclusion and energy drive everything we do. Looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience through an interim assignment? Hit the ground running in a varied and rewarding role. Be a catalyst for change and help MBIE lift its information governance and stewardship capability. Harness the power of information to support better decision-making and help Grow New Zealand for All. Bring your attention to detail and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment. Use your skills in information management, records services and contract administration. Salary: $75,114 – $88,266, pro rata, fixed term/secondment opportunity - full time till 23rd October 2026, Wellington CBD. We're seeking a highly motivated Advisor Data and Information who is passionate about helping people find, access and use information effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that provides digital and physical information services across MBIE. You will be a natural relationship builder who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and supporting staff to strengthen information stewardship practices across the Ministry. With a strong customer focus, you will help embed a positive information culture while ensuring services are efficient, accessible and aligned with organisational requirements. As part of a team delivering records and information management services, you will play a key role in supporting EDRMS and records management services. You will work closely with colleagues and business groups to ensure information resources are discoverable, maintained and managed effectively, while meeting service delivery standards and customer expectations. The Advisor supports MBIE to unlock greater value from its information assets by delivering services that make information easier to find, access and use. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen information management practices across the Ministry. What you'll bring Experience supporting users of document, content or records management systems, including EDRMS platforms. Strong attention to detail and the ability to locate, analyse and manage information and records effectively. Excellent relationship management and customer service skills. The ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement. Experience with contract management or administration would be advantageous. What you will do In this role, you will contribute to initiatives and projects that strengthen MBIE's information management capability. This includes helping build and maintain the foundations, controls, standards and practices that support robust, safe and transparent information management. You will help ensure information is managed in accordance with legislative and policy requirements, including the Public Records Act , privacy requirements and MBIE's information management framework, while supporting the organisation to make the most of its information assets. Please note this is NOT a Data Analyst role. We govern data so that other people can use it. Skills and Experience Required P roven ability to quickly build/maintain strong working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups, with a collaborative approach that fosters trust and engagement. A self-starter with a high level of initiative, curiosity and resilience - someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings energy to the team, and is always looking for ways to improve processes. Occasional off site storage duties that may require some heavy lifting. Ideally you will be familiar with EDRMS and Content Server. Experience in developing, supporting and implementing people centred solutions. Previous public sector experience and or knowledge of the Public Records act is preferred. Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others. Be open to the use of new tools and systems and be able to support the retrieval of critical information required for OIA’s. A tertiary qualification in Information Management or equivalent experience would be an advantage. Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. 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. Māia– Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio 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. Applications close on 5th August 2026 at 5pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr