- ; Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team that values innovation and impact
- ; Contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of government services
- ; Permanent opportunity with the Operations Portfolio Office team in the Customer, Design and Innovation Branch
- ; Salary: $101,911 - $121,196+ Kiwisaver + wellness benefits | Wellington based location
Join MBIE as a Senior Advisor Operations Portfolio, where you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic and operational initiatives across Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery (TWSD).
As part of the Operations Portfolio Office, you'll work closely with the Manager and Principal Advisor to provide expert advisory and process support. You'll guide business leads through TWSD's Koru process, helping shape robust initiative scoping and planning to enable high-quality, efficient decision-making.
In this role, you will:
- ; Facilitate initiative scoping and planning through TWSD's Koru process
- ; Support business leads to meet group and organisational process requirements
- ; Uplift capability across TWSD in initiative delivery and process understanding
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful public service delivery while building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement across MBIE.
Skills and Experience Required
- ; Skilled in facilitating workshops and meetings using diverse tools and frameworks to explore problems, opportunities, and customer-focused solutions.
- ; Experienced in advising senior leaders on business change, continuous improvement, and project initiation.
- ; Proven track record supporting organisation-wide quality initiatives that enhance productivity and customer service.
- ; Strong background in business and impact analysis, with hands-on use of project management tools and methodologies.
- ; Recognised as a trusted advisor who constructively challenges thinking to support high-impact decision-making.
- ; Deep understanding of the machinery of government and public sector policies and procedures.
- ; Demonstrated ability to build trust and strong working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
- ; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences.
- ; Skilled at synthesising complex ideas and integrating expert insights into clear, actionable advice.
- ; Adept at navigating complex environments with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
- ; Must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident Class visa holder
- ; This role may be subject to a New Zealand Government security clearance. Eligibility criteria will apply
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.
Click here to view a position description. When you are ready to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via our online p[rocess 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 Fati Tagata at fati.tagata@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17572 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Wednesday 25 June 2025