Senior Investment Manager

OverviewDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEDo you want to contribute to improving the lives of New Zealanders though science?

Are you experienced in managing complex, diverse and interesting science investments?

Be part of a great team located in Wellington's CBDPermanent role.

Salary Range $118K – 143K + Kiwisaver and Wellness benefitsNga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredWe welcome candidates from all walks of life and value a diverse range of professional experience, including : Significant experience in outcome focussed contract management and sector knowledge to manage science investment processes and to monitor contracts to ensure they are delivering against the policy intention.Knowledge of the New Zealand science and innovation systemStakeholder engagement and management skillsAbility to work collaboratively across a range of internal and external stakeholders with complex multi-party relationshipsDemonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills – both verbal and writtenKnowledge and experience in the machinery of governmentAbout the RoleThis is a great opportunity to join a team of talented Science Investment Managers who enable the Government's investment to achieve successful science outcomes.

Join our team on a permanent, full time basis.The Contestable Investments Team manages research investments and runs investment processes for one of the largest pools of contestable government research funding.

We focus on scientific research to improve New Zealand's environment, social and economic outcomes.

Our goal is to use science excellence to generate transformative impact for New Zealand.

We build knowledge and strong constructive relationships with the science, research and end-user community; we manage investment and contracting relationships to contribute to smart funding decisions; we monitor and evaluate the performance of investments; and we work in science topic areas across the science system.

The Senior Investment Manager role supports these functions.This role provides broad exposure to New Zealand's science and innovation system, and opens progression pathways both within MBIE and through the wider science system.

We offer flexible working hours, to enable you to tailor an environment which works for you.About MBIEMBIE'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 TogetherMaia– Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio 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.How to ApplyMe 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.We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Matt Guyat

• quoting ref MBIE / 18368 if you have any further questions.Applications close on 10th of October 2025

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