Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- ; Solve complex and interesting policy challenges
- ; Work across government to support economic growth and make a real difference for New Zealanders
- ; Permanent, full-time opportunity located in either our Wellington or Auckland Office
- ; Salary: $110,098.00 - $138,028.00, plus Kiwisaver and wellbeing benefits
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Policy Advisor to join New Zealand Government Procurement, a branch within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Every year, government agencies spend around $51.5 billion on goods and services to support the delivery of public services and infrastructure - for context that's about 17% of GDP. We're not the ones doing the spending though. We develop the policy framework that guides procurement practice across government.
We are embarking on an exciting programme of work with a focus on achieving public value and how governments procurement activities can deliver economic benefits for New Zealand.
The successful candidate will possess the following experience:
- ; Ability to lead complex policy work programmes - from policy development through to implementation
- ; Ability to undertake complex policy analysis and provide high quality policy advice
- ; Experience managing the delivery and landing of advice and tasks with senior managers, ministers and stakeholders
- ; In-depth understanding of the policy production process, including stakeholder consultation processes
- ; Strong interpersonal and communication skills allowing you to influence critical decision makers such as Ministers and senior sector leaders, and drive change
- ; Strong knowledge and experience of machinery of government
- ; Must have legal right to live and work in NZ
Here at Government Procurement, we're about transformation, progress, and helping to make change happen. If you're up for the challenge and ready to be part of a brighter, more positive future for New Zealand, come join us!
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 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 Marie Manley at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/18127 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Monday 8th September 2025 at midnight
