Remuneration Authority Analyst / Admin

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Are you a detail-oriented recent graduate with strong analytical and administrative skills?
• Do you thrive in a role that combines research, stakeholder engagement, and operational support?
• Wellington based permanent position
• Salary range : $68,380 to $77,359 + KiwiSaver + Wellness benefits (with six-monthly development and remuneration reviews during the first two years in the role) Tenei turanga - About the Role :

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the work of the Remuneration Authority | Te Mana Utu Matua (the Authority), which plays a critical role in determining fair and transparent remuneration for key public sector positions.

We are looking for a graduate entry Analyst / Administrator to support the work of the Authority by undertaking research and analysis activities along with administrative and secretarial duties.

The Authority is a small but busy unit, operating in a high tempo environment.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to be resilient, an enthusiastic self-starter, with excellent communication skills, sound judgement and confidence.

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

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.

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.

Horopaki mahi - Employment context :

You will be employed by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) and permanently seconded to the Authority.

Etahi korero mo - About the Remuneration Authority | Te Mana Utu Matua (the Authority) :

The Authority is established under the Remuneration Authority Act 1977 (the Act).

It is an independent statutory body which determines the remuneration (sometimes including superannuation / retirement savings, expenses and allowances) for a variety of senior public office holders and, in some cases, their spouses, partners and family members.

These office holders, also known as the Authority's clients, include the Governor-General, members of Parliament (MPs), judicial officers, elected members of local authorities and a wide range of statutory officers.

In carrying out its duties the Authority is required to balance a number of statutory criteria (sections 18 and 18A of the Act and clause 7 of schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002), which include the need to :

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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Sarah Hutcheson at

Applications close on Monday 6 October 2025.