Senior Advisor Operational Policy

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

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

Work on the design of regulatory systems across a range of topics

See the direct impact of your work by translating legislation and policy into real solutions for Aotearoa

Secondment or Fixed-term opportunities until July

• , Wellington-based location

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

Tenei turanga - About the Role :

We're looking for multiple Senior Advisors to join our Resource Markets branch on a fixed-term or secondment basis.

You'll be part of a team driving meaningful change across regulatory systems, translating policy and legislation into practical tools that help our delivery teams work effectively.

This role is about making policy real.

You'll lead the design and delivery of operating models, procedures, forms, and guidance that support our regulatory systems.

You'll be the connector between policy teams, operational teams, and system participants - ensuring change is delivered smoothly and meaningfully.

We're after people with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a clear understanding of how operational policy links to real-world outcomes.

If you enjoy connecting the dots between legislation, operations, and people - this role is for you.

Some recent examples of our work include :

Implementing the Offshore Renewable Energy regime

Delivering changes to the Crown Minerals Act

Supporting the Fast-track consenting process

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

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

Experience in Operational Policy, service design or a regulatory role.

Experience working on technical, political and / or legally complex projects.

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

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

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 Together

Maia– Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

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 Chowat

As we are reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, we may close advertising sooner than stated, so we encourage you to apply now!

Applications close on Tuesday 18th November

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