Discover a career with purpose at MBIE* Use your skills and knowledge to enhance the Crown's regulation of the petroleum and minerals sectors.* Great opportunity to demonstrate your deep public sector experience, problem-solving nous, and expertise at writing for a variety of audiences.* Secondment or Fixed-term for 12 months covering parental leave.* $110,098 - $138,028 + KiwiSaver and Wellness benefit.* Located in Wellington. MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.Tenei turanga - About the Role:The Senior Technical Advisor is a senior regulatory role, supporting MBIE's regulation of the petroleum and minerals sectors under the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and related legislation.The Senior Technical Advisor supports the Manager Regulatory Operations in delivering a diverse range of services to the wider Petroleum & Minerals team including analytical and written work to drive robust statutory decisions; process improvement; servicing the Minister and other information requests; risk, assurance and governance; contract management; and compliance and reporting.The Senior Technical Advisor also leads MBIE's integration with other parts of government in relation to the petroleum and minerals sectors. These include WorkSafe, regional and district councils, the Department of Conservation, and the Environmental Protection Authority. Your role will be to ensure that MBIE joins up with other parts of government to ensure that the petroleum and minerals sectors are regulated efficiently and effectively.Though classified as a technical role, due to the short-term nature of the appointment we welcome applications from people with deep public sector experience and familiarity with regulatory systems and processes.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredYou'll be recognised as a senior operator, with the ability to work well within MBIE, across central and local government, with industry participants and with Maori. You will have:Demonstrated experience and expertise in preparing written communications for a wide variety of audiences including Ministers and stakeholders.The ability to understand complex new situations, identify risks, design solutions and deliver practical outcomes within required frames.The ability to plan and organise a wide range of tasks and projects.Ideally, experience in local government or another regulator which you can bring to enhance MBIE's Crown Minerals Act regulation.Ideally, technical expertise or experience in one or more of the following – planning/resource management, natural resource law, geology, environmental science, engineering.An interest in the regulation of the full life-cycle of minerals and petroleum permits, and commitment to ensure that regulation of these sectors is effective, efficient, and risk-based.Proven ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and with Maori.Etahi korero mo 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 TogetherMaia – Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori 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, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.Me pehea 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.Email Jess Dalbeth at ****** quoting ref MBIE/16291 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Sunday 5 January 2025 (midnight).
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