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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
14 hours ago
Job description

MBIE partners with a diverse range of Crown entities, statutory boards and Crown companies to deliver on the Government's goals and objectives. These include regulators like WorkSafe New Zealand and the Electricity Authority, delivery agencies such as New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Tourism New Zealand, and Crown Companies such as The NZ Institutes’ of Earth Sciences, Bioeconomy Science, Public Health and Forensic Science.

Role Overview

As an Advisor, Science and Enterprise you will lead guidance, advice, assessment, and support on all aspects of performance for economic development and / or science Crown entities and companies that MBIE monitors. You will sit at the nexus between performance monitoring, data and systems analysis, and policy advice and evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead guidance, advice, assessment and support on performance for Crown entities and companies.
  • Exercise professional judgment in scoping, shaping and planning advice and projects in complex and sensitive areas.
  • Work across performance monitoring, data / systems analysis and policy advice / evaluation.
  • Advisory on strategic direction and performance of Crown entities, establishment of accountability and funding arrangements, and strategic and policy advice / evaluation.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships within MBIE, across other Government agencies and with Crown entities and companies.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant field.
  • Ability to assess business and financial performance and / or undertake complex data analysis.
  • Identify strategic risks and options for mitigation.
  • Commercial and / or public sector experience.
  • Clear oral and written communication of complex issues.
  • Develop credible, respected relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
  • Flexibility and ability to respond to changes in priorities, undertaking effective risk management.
  • Generate and adopt new and creative ways for assessing performance.
  • Brief Ministers and Cabinet / Select Committees.
  • Share knowledge and expertise within the team to coach and mentor others.
  • Applicants must have legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
  • Salary and Benefits

    Salary $75,114 – $93,724 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefits, Wellington CBD.

    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 Jackie Johnson at quoting ref MBIE / 18703 if you have any further questions.

    Applications close on 4th December 2025 at 11.59 PM . We aim to interview the week commencing 15th December with the successful applicant to start early in February 2026.

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