Senior Ministerial Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEA great opportunity for you to be part of a high performing teamDeliver high-quality ministerial responses to requests under the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA)Develop your relationship-building and influencing skills across Government2 x Permanent roles based in our Wellington officeSalary : $85,537 to $101, 911 plus kiwisaver and wellbeing benefitsTenei turanga - About the Role : We are seeking a permanent Senior Ministerial Advisor to play an integral role in the Building Resources and Markets Ministerial Services team.

The team is responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely responses to OIA requests and official correspondence on behalf of the Ministry and its Ministers.Building Resources and Markets is a group within the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.

Our Group is responsible for many of the regulatory systems that govern New Zealand's markets including building, communications, competition, consumer and commercial, energy markets, financial markets intellectual property and petroleum and minerals.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredIn this role you will work across the Group and regularly interact with our business partners across MBIE, Ministers' offices and wider stakeholders.

You will be responsible for providing high quality official correspondence drafting services within legislative parameters and timeframes.The successful applicant will play an integral part in ensuring quality and consistency of advice and practice in relation to both their own contribution and also that of the broader team.Success in the role will be dependent upon a strong ability to build effective relationships and work with others to achieve necessary outcomes.Will have the opportunity to provide cover in the Ministers Office (MO) for permanent secretaries on leave, from time to time.

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.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 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.Me pehea te tono - 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 Marie Manley at

• quoting ref MBIE / 18372 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Monday 6th October 2025 at 11 : 59pm.

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