Senior Policy Advisor | Infrastructure And Environment

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead advice on the resource management system and other complex policy challenges
• Work across MBIE on a mix of high-profile infrastructure and environment policy issues
• Be part of a high-performing team that has a supportive culture, focused on giving people the opportunities they need to develop their career
• Permanent Wellington-based position
• Salary range : $110,098 - $138,028 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefit

Tenei turanga - About the Role :

The Government is progressing a major reform of New Zealand's resource management system, replacing the Resource Management Act with two new pieces of legislation – the Natural Environment Act and the Planning Act.

We're looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to represent MBIE's interests as the new system is finalised and implemented.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant reform and help shape how the new system is put into practice.

You'll work across MBIE and with other government agencies to provide high-quality, actionable advice.

Your focus will include :

You'll also contribute to a range of related policy areas, including :

About the Team

The Infrastructure and Environment Team applies an economic lens to infrastructure and environmental policy.

We work across MBIE and with other agencies to provide coordinated, strategic advice.

The team sits within the Communications, Infrastructure and Trade Branch, and is part of the wider Building, Resources and Markets Group.

We're a collaborative, high-performing team that values diverse perspectives and supports professional growth.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

We are looking for an experienced senior policy advisor who can solve complex problems and formulate high-quality policy advice.

Ideally you will have :

Etahi korero mo MBIE - 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 aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori 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, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei.

He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui.

E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

Me pehea te tono - How to Apply :

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.

Email Monica Chow at

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 7th October.