Senior Advisor Business Development and Client Relationsat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment -
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Be part of a high
-impact team shaping New Zealand's future through standards Work in a collaborative, flexible, and professional environment Take ownership of strategic relationships and commercial outcomes Wellington based permanent position Salary range: $118,390-$143,639 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits Tēnei tūranga- About the Role: Lead strategic engagement and drive commercial success at Standards New Zealand.
We are looking for a highly driven, dynamic, business savvy professional who has a proven track record of developing strong senior relationships across government and industry.
About Standards New Zealand Standards New Zealand is the national standards body and a business unit within MBIE.We work across all sectors to ensure New Zealand has the standards it needs for a safe, innovative, and prosperous future.
Our work spans health, primary industries, climate change, digital innovation, renewable energy, and more.
About the Role As Senior Advisor- Business Development and Client Relations, you'll be at the forefront of our business development and partnership strategy.
You'll build and manage high-value relationships with regulators and industry leaders, identify new opportunities, and promote the full suite of Standards NZ products and services.
This is a strategic and hands-on role where you'll: Lead business development and engagement with key stakeholders.
Shape and negotiate proposals that deliver commercial value.Manage strategic client accounts and ensure successful delivery.
Represent Standards NZ at industry events and forums.
Support the wider team in stakeholder engagement and business growth.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana- Skills and Experience Required What We're Looking For: We're seeking a proactive, commercially minded professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering results.
You'll bring: Proven experience in senior stakeholder engagement and business development.
Strong proposal writing, negotiation, and commercial acumen.Ability to identify strategic opportunities and influence outcomes.
Understanding of government priorities and regulatory systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills.
A collaborative mindset and ability to build trust quickly.
Ready to make an impact?
This is your opportunity to help shape New Zealand's future through standards.
Apply now
- we're reviewing applications as they come in.
- 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.We can't wait to hear from you!
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.
Email Sarah Hutcheson at sarah,hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18018 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Thursday 21 August 2025.