Business Advisor at New Zealand Government

Position Business Advisor
Posted 15 Mar 2026
Expired 14 Apr 2026
Company New Zealand Government
Location Upper Hutt | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Overview

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE. This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Wellington.

Role

As our Business Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the group’s operations. You’ll deliver high quality business support, advice and coordination — from monitoring and reporting on work programmes to managing group-wide reporting. You’ll support and help deliver planning and reporting to help the S&A Leadership Team make great decisions, manage risk and deliver assurance. You’ll also drive process improvements, support our risk management approach, provide training and guidance, and champion health, safety and wellbeing across the group. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment — you’ll adapt quickly, shift focus when needed and help keep the organisation moving forward.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver impactful business support, advice and coordination.
  • Drive improvements and strengthen risk management.
  • Lift capability through guidance and a strong focus on wellbeing.
  • Support planning and reporting to assist decision-making, risk management and assurance.
  • Drive process improvements and champion health and safety and wellbeing across the group.
Skills and Experience Required
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Proven experience in coordination and business advisory roles in large organisations
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • Highly organised, with the ability to deliver accurate work under pressure
  • Effective planning and multitasking skills
  • Helpful but not essential: experience with government reporting
  • Good political awareness and understanding of government processes
  • Equivalent relevant experience essential
  • Legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand
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 work with others to support businesses to be productive and internationally competitive, enable New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities, and ensure quality housing is more affordable. Our values guide our behaviours: Mahi Tahi – Better Together; Māia – Bold and brave; Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future; Pono Me Te Tika – Own It. Our Māori identity, Hīkina Whakatutuki, reflects lifting to make success. We recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commit to enduring partnerships with iwi, Māori and the Crown to enable economic and social development for Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We aim to partner with iwi to find sustainable solutions and enable iwi to lead where possible.

How to Apply
  • Click here to view a position description.
  • When you are ready to apply, please send a CV and cover letter detailing why you are the perfect fit for this role.
  • All applications must be submitted via our online process.
  • Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 11:59 pm.
  • Email quoting ref MBIE/19030 if you have questions.

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Job Info:

  • Company: New Zealand Government
  • Position: Business Advisor
  • Work Location: Upper Hutt
  • Country: NZ

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