Senior Advisor Operational Policy

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Do you have previous Operational Policy, Service Design or Policy experience?

Be part of the transition to a clean energy future for New Zealand

Lead the operational development of a new offshore renewable energy regime

Secondment or Fixed-term opportunity until March 2026, Wellington based location

Salary range : $110,098 - $138,028 plus kiwisaver

Are you a systems thinker with a knack for translating policy into action?

Do you love connecting dots between legislation, operations, and people?

Then this role is for you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to be the lead advisor on a new offshore renewable energy regime for New Zealand.

Offshore renewable energy includes wind, solar, wave and other natural sources of renewable energy generation, located in offshore areas around the motu.

Opportunities like this are

RARE

, offering scope to help shape a new regulatory regime in the transition to a clean energy future for New Zealand.

As the lead for this work, you'll be the bridge between policy teams, operational teams, and regulatory system participants.

You bring policy to life, designing processes, crafting forms, guidance and SOP's, and making sure change happens smoothly and meaningfully.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successfully in this role, you'll bring :

Experience in Operational Policy or a senior regulatory system implementation role.

Ability to integrate the 'big picture' (strategic and / or long term) with day-to-day operational processes.

Ability to deliver operational policy and products which balance policy intent, regulatory delivery teams and the needs of system participants

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to integrate and balance statutory and specialist technical information

Confidence tackling complex or technical problems using analytical thinking, impact analysis tools, and quantitative data to build smart, workable solutions.

Strong communication skills, whether it's writing, presenting, or visualising ideas, you tailor your message to suit the audience and clearly present analysis and ideas on paper.

A delivery-focused mindset—planning, prioritising, and meeting milestones comes naturally, and you're proactive in managing your workload and spotting opportunities to add value.

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.

Maia– Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Our 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.

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 27th August 2025.

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