General Manager Economic Growthat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment -
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Strategic leadership and across-government influence.
- Be the driving force that leads the strategic delivery of the Economic Growth portfolio at MBIE.• Full-time permanent position based in our central Wellington offices.• Salary range $225,942
- $338,914 Tēnei tūranga
- About the Role: This role will require strong leadership and a growth mindset.
You will be part of the Labour, Science and Enterprise leadership team and as part of that you will bring your experience in leading complex work programmes and cohesive thinking to deliver results.
The successful candidate will bring experience leading the development and delivery of economic policy at a senior level and have a broad understanding of the key challenges facing New Zealand's economy and business environment.This role requires sound and insightful judgement coupled with an innate ability to influence and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups, up to and including at Ministerial level.
Your breadth of skills and knowledge in manoeuvring through often politically sensitive and ambiguous issues will provide clarity and an achievable vision for the branch.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana- Skills and Experience Required
- Senior experience leading complex programmes over a range of specialist areas considering both strategic and operational needs, including the design and delivery of performance monitoring systems• Proven leadership skills including demonstrated ability to lead and develop diverse teams and different specialisations and an ability to build strong, high performing teams
- Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop and maintain effective relationships with Ministers, senior public service officials, and internal and external stakeholders• Experience leading the development and delivery of economic policy at a senior level• A solid understanding of the key influences on the New Zealand economy and business environment
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work through complex political situations with high ambiguity and under pressure• Significant experience working at a senior level in government with a good understanding of Government decision-making and operating procedures• Extensive involvement leading high quality policy advice across a range of specialist areas and a wide-ranging knowledge of policy monitoring and accountability disciplines and processes• Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive and comparable relevant experience• To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand either hold or be suitable to attain an appropriate national security clearance 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 Together Māia
- Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi
- Build our Future Pono Me Te Tika
- Own It Me pēhea te tono
- How to Apply: Click here to view a position description.
Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17445 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on the 15th of June 2025 at 5pm