Principal Advisor

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• New Year | New role | Start January 2026
• Be part of a collegial, innovative and forward-thinking team in a rapidly changing environment
• Join a fast-paced, challenging environment with real development opportunities
• Wellington based | Permanent Full time
• Salary range : $118,390-$143,639

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Advisor to join our team and support us through an exciting period of integration and development. This role involves uplifting the maturity of our Risk and Assurance functions within the new Corporate and Digital Shared Services group.

Reporting to the Manager of Group Risk and Assurance within the Planning Risk and Assurance branch, you will play a pivotal role in :

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing practical solutions and strengthening our overall risk and assurance framework.

Skills and Experience Required

About 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.

Our Values

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 ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki 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 kaupapakua 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

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Emily Boyd at quoting ref MBIE / 18614 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Friday 14th November 2025 at 11 : 59pm .

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industry

Government Administration

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