Senior Technical Specialist

• Are you a seasoned expert in the Building or Electrical Industry with a passion for driving strategic outcomes and enhancing regulatory practice?
• Wellington based permanent position
• Salary range: $101,911-$121,196 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

As a Senior Technical Specialist, you will be a trusted subject matter expert providing high-quality, timely strategic and technical advice across the Building or Electrical sectors.

You'll lead complex technical work, contribute to operational policy, and support licensing, compliance, and investigations. This role is pivotal in driving regulatory excellence and shaping the future of industry standards.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in industries that affect the lives of all New Zealanders. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised.

• Lead technical advisory services and strategic initiatives in the Building or Electrical sectors.
• Provide expert advice to regulatory Boards, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support statutory decision-making processes and competency assessments.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical content for guidance materials and communications.
• Lead cross-sector projects and contribute to policy and service improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders and training providers.

Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive experience and deep technical knowledge in the Building or Electrical sectors. Knowledge of the Licensed Building Practitioners or Electrical Workers Registration scheme is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and licensing frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into plain English.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to solve complex regulatory challenges.
• Experience working in dynamic, ambiguous environments with high political awareness.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, industry qualifications, or equivalent experience.

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.

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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 Sarah Hutcheson at sarah.hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18091 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 1 September 2025.