Senior Minerals Advisorat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - - MBIE - ref. e93128623

• solving skills in a results driven environment Salary range
• $110,098.00
• $138,028.00 Permanent position, Wellington based, but Auckland or Christchurch based may be considered Tēnei tūranga
• About the Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Minerals Advisor in the Minerals Operations Team, Resource Markets Branch at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

The Minerals Operations Team regulates the responsible development of the Mineral Estate across a range of commodities including gold, silver, heavy minerals sands, coal and aggregates.

The successful applicant needs to have effective business writing skills, the ability to work with flexibility and to adapt to change quickly and have good relationship management skills with the confidence of working with diverse stakeholders.

The applicant will want to consistently work to improve and enhance the way the team delivers our business to get the best outcomes for the sector and for New Zealand.

• Skills and Experience Required Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline Experience working in the mineral resource sector and/or in a regulatory role Proven ability to deliver high quality customer service (internal and external) Exceptional organisational ability and time management skills Strong technical writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to a range of audiences Sound analytical skills and problem-solving ability Ability to positively adjust to changes in priorities, and to maintain performance when under pressure 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

Applications close on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 23:59pm.