Senior Advisor Operational Policy and Regulatory Systems

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE * New Year, new opportunity | January 2026 start * 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 * Permanent Full time | Wellington CBD * Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 +KiwiSaver and Wellness benefits Tēnei tūranga - About the Role: The Operational Policy team is a shared service within the Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery Group (TWSD) – the operational arm of MBIE.

We work with a range of teams within TWSD and across MBIE on a wide variety of interesting projects.
Our work spans across the operational policy spectrum, from regulatory change to supporting implementation of legislation.

This means that you will get exposure to a range of projects, from machinery of government processes, such as fees reviews, Budget bids and omnibus Bills, through to the design and development of services for New Zealanders.

The successful applicant will have solid policy and analytical skills, and an enthusiasm for understanding regulatory systems.

As a Senior Advisor, you will work with autonomy in a collaborative and collegial team, building strong relationships and leading others to deliver complex projects.

Some recent examples of our work include:

* Establishing the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service in response to the Earthquake Commission Inquiry.

* Reviewing the fees for the Motor Vehicle Traders and Plant Variety Rights regimes.

* Developing an internal compliance approach for the Unit Titles regulatory system.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

If you meet all or most of the following criteria, we would love to hear from you:

* Deploys policy skills to analyse complex problems and generate workable solutions.

* Experience in scoping and leading the delivery of complex projects.

* Uses project management skills to support effective and timely project delivery.

* Comfortable in managing ambiguity successfully to identify a path forward, and takes a proactive approach to problem solving.

* Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

* Experience in coaching, supporting and mentoring to build team capability.

* Can successfully navigate machinery of government processes, and has an understanding of regulatory frameworks.

* Delivers clear, concise advice tailored to the target audience.

* Welcomes and provides feedback and eager to learn and grow.

Ētahi kōrero mō 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 * Māia – Bold and brave * Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future * Pono Me Te Tika – Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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 mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei.

He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui.

E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:
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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 Emily Boyd at emily.boyd@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18549 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11.59pm.




Work with automomy in a collaborative team.

Exposure to a range of projects and teams across MBIE while utilising your policy and analytical skills.

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