Policy Advisorat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment -
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Grow your policy career while shaping New Zealand's science and innovation future.
Join a collaborative, purpose- driven team at the interface of science, business and government.
Permanent full-time role based in Wellington CBD.
Salary: $75,114
- $93,724 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits.
- About the Role: We're looking for a Policy Advisor to join our Innovation Policy Team
- a passionate group working to enable world-class scientists, innovative businesses and entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into commercial success that benefits Aotearoa New Zealand.
You'll lead and contribute to policy advice on: Business research and development, including the R&D Tax Incentive Innovation grants and support programmes (e.g.
Technology Incubator Programme) Institutional arrangements for delivering innovation support Identifying gaps and opportunities in New Zealand's innovation ecosystem As a Policy Advisor in our team, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering key projects and tasks, with guidance and coaching from our great group of Senior and Principal Policy Advisors.
This role sits within MBIE's Technology and Innovation Branch, which drives growth in emerging sectors and supports the development of new businesses that will shape New Zealand's future economy.
You'll collaborate across MBIE teams- including science policy, investment, and economic development
- and engage with delivery partners, businesses, investors, and universities.
- Skills and Experience Required You're a motivated policy professional who enjoys solving complex problems and working with others to make a difference.
You're ready to take ownership of your work and grow your expertise in a supportive environment.
We'd love to hear from you if you: Think critically to develop high-quality advice Have a working knowledge of government and policy processes, and are keen to grow your expertise Have contributed to complex policy projects and taken ownership of key tasks Communicate complex ideas clearly to different audiences Build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders Are adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn We are looking for motivated professionals with experience thinking critically through complex issues to provide high-quality advice for a range of stakeholders and projects.
You must be a New Zealand Citizen or hold a residence class visa.
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 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 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 Jackie Johnson at jackie.johnson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18513 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on 28th October at 11.59pm.