Principal Engagement Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE


Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Lead strategic engagement that shapes how MBIE Workplace connects, collaborates, and delivers for their differing business groups
Build trusted relationships and drive impactful communication across complex, high-profile property initiatives
8-month fixed term | Wellington or Auckland based
Salary - $118,3+0 - $143.63+
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
We're looking for a seasoned communications and engagement professional to join our Workplace, Safety and Security branch as a Principal Engagement Advisor. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development and delivery of strategic stakeholder engagement and communication plans that support MBIE's property and workplace initiatives.



You'll work closely with senior leaders, project teams, and iwi partners to ensure our engagement is inclusive, future-focused, and aligned with MBIE's strategic direction.


Your ability to think strategically, act decisively, and build strong, enduring relationships will be key to your success.



Working within the Partnerships and Engagement team, you'll be part of a collaborative group that supports MBIE's property portfolio and workplace transformation efforts.



In this role you will:

Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and project teams.
Lead the development of strategic engagement and communication plans.
Build and maintain strong relationships with iwi, mana whenua, and key stakeholders.
Ensure aligment with MBIE's strategic direction and values.
Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience in strategic stakeholder engagement and communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex engagement initiatives and influence at a senior level.
Skilled in using a mix of engagement, digital, and marketing tools to deliver effective solutions.
Sound understanding of government processes and the political landscape.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including iwi and mana whenua.
Excellent judgement, resilience, and interpersonal skills.
A tertiary qualification in communications, PR, journalism, or equivalent experience.
Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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 Together
Maia - Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
Our 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. 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

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 Dorinda Te Kiri at dorinda.tekiri@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17463 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 15 June 2025

 
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