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Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement | Economic Growth Programmes

4 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development Full time

Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement | Economic Growth Programmes
Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Work in a high-performing, fast-paced team responsible for driving delivery of the Government’s Economic Growth programmes.
Use your excellent stakeholder, communications and engagement skills to support Ministerial and business engagements across the programme.
Be at the heart of delivering one of the Government’s priority programmes of work.
Fixed term opportunity, currently ending 24 June 2026; Wellington based location
The Senior Advisor (Strategic Engagement) role sits within the Economic Growth Programmes team at MBIE.
The team covers a range of functions and programmes focused on driving economic outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Senior Advisor will support a range of projects, with a key focus on supporting Ministerial and business engagements.
This will include working closely with businesses and other key stakeholders, writing Ministerial briefings and supporting communications material.
The successful candidate will bring their experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, a good understanding of how government works (ideally experience working with Ministers Offices) and being a proactive, positive team player.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the front of Government thinking and driving benefits for Aotearoa New Zealand and all New Zealanders.
Come join us:
Be at the heart of delivering one of the Government’s priority programmes.
Work with a high-performing, collaborative team that values initiative, integrity, and impact.
Gain exposure to senior leaders and cross-agency work that shapes the future of New Zealand’s economy.
Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a supportive public service culture.
Skills and Experience Required
5+ years of experience in a public sector or engagement role.
Experience managing stakeholder engagement and external relationships and the ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships.
Proven experience developing written materials, such as briefings, communications material, and letters, for ministerial, chief executive or other senior leader consumption.
Proven planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple pieces of work concurrently.
Politically savvy and aware of government priorities, obligations, and protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a high-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive attitude and a high level of initiative.
Experience responding to Official Information Act requests and Ministerial Correspondence would be beneficial.
Having a growth mindset and eager to learn, improve and positively contribute to the team.
At time of application you m ust have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
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.
Māia– Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiritio 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.
When you are ready to apply please submit your CV and cover letter via our online process telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Reminder, all applications must be submitted via our online process.
Applications close on Sunday 16 November 2025.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received throughout the advertising period.
Please note that we may close advertising early if we identify suitable candidates to progress.
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