Senior Advisor Entity Performance and Investment

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Develop your career in a wide-ranging role, by engaging with senior leaders and stakeholders across a number of significant organisations on a varied set of work, that is primarily economic development related.Use your analytical skills (economics, finance, data and/or policy) and strategic thinking to influence future performance and system alignment.Opportunity to work along-side an experienced, high-performing team.A 12-month fixed-term role till circa 5/2/2027 in a supportive working environment offering work-life balance.Salary $118k- $143K +KiwiSaver +wellness benefits, Wellington CBD. Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

MBIE partners with a diverse range of Crown entities, statutory boards and Crown companies to deliver on the Government's goals and objectives.  These include regulators like WorkSafe New Zealand and the Electricity Authority, delivery agencies such as New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Tourism New Zealand and Crown Companies (such as The NZ Institutes' of Earth Sciences, Bioeconomy Science and Public Health and Forensic Science etc).
 

It's an exciting time to join MBIE to influence the 'performance story' of our Crown entities.  We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Science and Enterprise to join our team, reporting to a Manager, Science and Enterprise.
 

You will have the opportunity to lead guidance, advice, assessment and support on all aspects of performance for the science Crown entities/companies for which MBIE holds monitoring responsibility.  While this role will have an economic entity focus, you will work on a range of entities and projects within a strong learning and supporting environment allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge further.

You will exercise professional judgement in scoping, shaping and planning advice and projects in complex and sensitive areas. The role is varied and sits at the nexus between performance monitoring, data/systems analysis and policy advice and evaluation.  In addition to advising on strategic direction and performance of Crown entity's, you will also have a role in establishing accountability and funding arrangements, strategic and policy advice/evaluation as required and will work with a range of senior stakeholders. 
 

In this role you will develop detailed knowledge of the Crown entities/Crown companies monitored and lead challenging conversations as required, whilst maintaining strong relationships within MBIE, across other Government agencies and with the Crown entities/Crown companies themselves.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

To be successful in this role, candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience in a relevant field and/or hold a Chartered Accountant qualification.  Further to this we are keen to hear from you if you can demonstrate an ability to:

Assess business and financial performance and/or to undertake complex data analysis.Identify strategic risks and options for mitigation.Work in a challenging environment with commercial and/or public sector experience.Clearly communicate complex issues both orally and in writing.Develop credible, respected relationships with diverse stakeholders at a range of levels of seniority.Be flexible and respond to changes in priorities and demands for work, and undertake effective risk management.Generate and adopt new and creative ways for assessing performance.Brief Ministers and Cabinet/Select Committees.Share knowledge/expertise within the team to coach and mentor others.Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

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 TogetherMāia – Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, 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.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description.  When you are ready to apply please upload 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 Jackie Johnson at  quoting ref MBIE/18740 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 4th December 2025 at 11.59pm. We are aiming to interview the week commencing 15th December 2025 with the successful applicant to start early in February 2026.

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