Principal Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

New Year | New role | Start January

Be part of a collegial, innovative and forward-thinking team in a rapidly changing environment

Join a fast-paced, challenging environment with real development opportunities

Wellington based | Permanent Full time

Salary range : $118,390-$143,639

Tenei turanga - About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Advisor to join our team and support us through an exciting period of integration and development.

This role involves uplifting the maturity of our Risk and Assurance functions within the new Corporate and Digital Shared Services group.

Reporting to the Manager of Group Risk and Assurance within the Planning Risk and Assurance branch you will play a pivotal role in :

Driving consistency – aligning and standardising risk functions across the group

Supporting ongoing efforts to embed risk management and insurance into our broader performance strategy

Providing operational and strategic risk advice

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing practical solutions and strengthening our overall risk and assurance framework.

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

5+ years of experience in risk management and assurance

A proven track record in managing complex risk and assurance activities

Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships

Ability to adapt to change, manage uncertainty, and make sound decisions with incomplete information

Confidence in advising and supporting the business to manage risks effectively and identify opportunities for improvement

Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities within tight deadlines

Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

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

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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 Emily Boyd at

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Applications close on Friday 14th November

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