Senior Advisor, Financial Capability Securities

• Deliver and manage a portfolio of financial assessments and instruments relating to the petroleum industry in New Zealand
• Dynamic and interesting work - bring your financial experience to asset plans, project economics, financial securities and engagement with the petroleum industry
• Permanent opportunity, working with petroleum, regulatory and financial experts
• Salary range $118,390 - $143,639 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefit

We are looking for a financial specialist, ideally with experience in the petroleum or natural resources sector, who can deliver and manage a wide range of financial assessments and financial instruments related to the decommissioning of petroleum infrastructure in New Zealand.

This senior role sits within Resource Markets at MBIE which leads the management and responsible development of New Zealand's natural resources sector.

The Senior Advisor, Financial Capability Securities will call on a set of core competencies, including assessing corporate finances, reviewing project economics, developing and evaluating financial models; and be able to draw on experience working with financial securities, including the drafting of securities and negotiating contractual outcomes.

A collaborative working style is required as the role will work across various teams within MBIE and externally with petroleum companies, other government agencies, and iwi.

• 5 or more years relevant financial experience, preferably working in the petroleum industry or a related industry
• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting/Law or other relevant qualification
• Strong financial assessment, analytical, and critical thinking skillset, preferably with experience of financial securities
• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver information clearly to a range of audiences

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.

Email Monica Chow at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/17641 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 1st September 2025.