Help shape the Government’s economic growth and productivity work programme to improve New Zealand’s economic performance
Work within a lively and stimulating team to identify New Zealand's medium- to long-term economic challenges and opportunities.
Take a high-level view on the breadth of activities and settings that support and enhance economic growth.
Salary:

110,098 – 138,028 | 1x permanent and 1x fixed term opportunity located in Wellington CBD
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role

Economic Strategy & Insights is looking for an adept Senior Policy Advisor to join our high-performing team. We are looking for someone who can help develop economic advice by bringing policy, analytical, and strategic thinking skills to bear on issues that help determine New Zealand’s economic performance. Economic Strategy & Insights is part of the Economic Growth branch in MBIE’s Labour, Skills & Enterprise group.
Why work for us?

It is an exciting time to be working in economic strategy. Our economy is likely to go through substantial change as we weather uncertainty in the global environment. The team is in a unique position to develop new thinking and provide advice to Government on how to lift economic growth in the short term and to improve New Zealand’s productivity over the longer-term.
The Role

Working in the Economic Strategy & Insights team, you will have the opportunity to:
Build a strong understanding of New Zealand's economic system and shape MBIE's advice on the economy.
Push the boundaries of economic thinking and focus on New Zealand's long-term future.
Work within a multidisciplinary team with a diverse work programme.
Build strong links across the organisation and the economic system.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

To work in this role you'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, love an intellectual challenge, and won't be afraid of ambiguity. We are looking for someone with:
Experience applying economic or strategic frameworks to a range of policy issues.
Experience providing robust policy analysis, advice, and intellectual leadership.
The ability to see the big picture and apply strategic thinking to identify opportunities, linkages, and gaps.
Strong stakeholder relationship and networking skills – including the ability to work across MBIE and with partner agencies on economic issues.
Passion and ability to foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing.
The ability to develop and lead projects.
Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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.
Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Note: We will be looking to interview shortlisted applicants for this role from Monday 28 April. Email Fati Tagata at fati.tagata@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE / 16892 if you have any further questions. Applications close on Wednesday 2 April 2025.

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