Senior Advisor Capability
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Tēnei tūranga – About the role
The Policy Capability team is situated in the Office of the Deputy Secretary Building Resources and Markets (BRM) and supports all policy professionals across MBIE.
MBIE’s Policy Capability programme focuses on building the skills, tools, processes and enablers required to deliver high-quality policy advice consistently to Ministers and ensure delivery of the Te Ara Poutama quality assurance panels and the Regulatory Impact Analysis panel reviews.
The programme is led by a Director Policy Capability responsible for policy capability, supported by the Senior Advisors and Coordinators in the team.
The Senior Advisor Capability supports MBIE’s policy capability by contributing to and driving continuous improvements to MBIE’s policy capability initiatives. This includes:
- Supporting the development and implementation of new policy capability initiatives with a particular focus on Regulation compliance and guidance.
- Contributing to the refresh of MBIE’s policy training, working closely with Policy Directors and learning specialists.
- Making continuous improvements to existing policy training offerings, materials and delivery in collaboration with the Director Policy Capability.
- Leading on MBIE’s internal policy quality assurance processes and regulatory impact analysis panels, including updates to internal guidance and training materials and running training for panel chairs, members and coordinators.
- Leading on the collection of data for MBIE’s internal policy quality assurance processes and the reporting of results and key observations to senior leaders.
- Leading on internal communications on the policy capability programme, including the design and dissemination of the monthly newsletter.
- Leading on the redesign and maintenance of the Policy Place intranet pages content and structure in collaboration with the Director Policy Capability.
- Supporting the establishment and maintenance of any policy communities of practice across MBIE.
- Assisting with contract management as required.
- Providing coaching and mentoring to the Policy Capability Coordinators.
- Acting as coordination backup to the Policy Capability Coordinators for the programme as required.
Ngā herenga – Requirements of the role
Personal specifications
- Thorough understanding of regulatory systems and frameworks particularly driving understanding and compliance with regulatory changes in coordination with the Ministry for Regulation.
- Strong knowledge and experience of regulatory impact analysis requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the policy profession.
- Ability to chair and produce reports for quality assurance and regulatory impact analysis panels.
- Experience in the identification, development and delivery of learning and development and capability building initiatives.
- Experience working within and across government agencies.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Ability to develop trust and credibility with senior leaders.
- Competent and confident with a wide range of administrative and reporting systems and processes.
- Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general troubleshooting.
- Experience with learning management systems and/or Intranet platforms highly desirable.
- Willingness to work in a flexible and dynamic environment.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work effectively across teams.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Can work well with people across all levels of an organisation.
- Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
- Credit check required (no)
- Required to drive (no)
- Police vetting (no)
Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables
Responsibilities for this position are expected to change over time as the Ministry responds to changing needs. The incumbent will need the flexibility to adapt and develop as the environment evolves. The key responsibilities of the Senior Advisor Capability are listed below.
Contributes to MBIE’s Policy Capability initiatives
- Supports the development and implementation of new policy capability initiatives.
- Contributes to the refresh of MBIE’s policy training, working closely with Directors and learning specialists.
- Makes continuous improvements to existing policy training offerings, materials and delivery in collaboration with the Director – Policy Capability.
- Participates as an active team member and contributes knowledge and expertise needed to deliver MBIE’s Policy Capability programme.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to the Policy Capability Coordinators.
- Acts as coordination backup to the Policy Capability Coordinators for the programme as required.
- Assists with contract management as required.
Leads on MBIE’s internal policy quality assurance processes
- Updates internal guidance and training materials and delivers training for panel chairs, members and coordinators.
- Leads on the collection of data for MBIE’s internal policy quality assurance and regulatory impact analysis panels and processes.
- Leads on the reporting of results and key observations to senior leaders.
Leads on internal policy capability communications
- Leads on internal communications on the policy capability programme and regulatory guidance and compliance, including the design and dissemination of the monthly newsletter.
- Leads on the redesign and maintenance of the Policy Place intranet pages content and structure in collaboration with the Director – Policy Capability.
- Supports the establishment and maintenance of any policy communities of practice across MBIE.
Takes responsibility for own work, recognises opportunities and acts with a minimum of direction
- Works well with little guidance – is able to get a clear steer and commission from the Director – Policy Capability and seek guidance when needed.
- Takes responsibility for own work.
- Is a self-starter.
- Seeks input if required.
- Independently manages own workload while ensuring timely delivery to a high standard.
- Recognises and acts on opportunities.
- Develops effective working relationships across MBIE in order to promote and deliver MBIE’s Policy Capability programme.
- Develops constructive working relationships with other government agencies in relation to policy capability initiatives, with a particular focus on relationships with the Ministry for Regulation.
Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables continued
Takes responsibility for own behaviour and actively seeks to develop and learn
- Models positive behaviours and MBIE’s values.
- Willingly undertakes any duty required within the context of the position.
- Welcomes feedback and is receptive to input from others and actively seeks to learn and develop.
- Acts with honesty and integrity; complies with all legislative requirements and adheres to the Ministry’s and the Public Service Commission’s Codes of Conduct.
Wellbeing, health & safety
- Displays commitment through actively supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives.
- Ensures own and others safety at all times.
- Complies with relevant safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, safe systems of work and event reporting.
- Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion.
- Is involved in health and safety through participation and consultation.
Tō tūranga i roto i te Manatū – Your place in the Ministry
The Senior Advisor - Capability position reports into the Policy Director – Policy Capability within the Economic Strategy branch. The branch sits within the Te Waka Pūtahitanga group of MBIE.
To mātou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand
Hīkina Whakatutuki is the te reo Māori name for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Hīkina means to uplift. Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful. Our name speaks to our purpose, Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.
To Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All, we put people at the heart of our mahi. Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, we are committed to upholding authentic partnerships with Māori.
As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate the ever-changing world. We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators. We engage with diverse communities, businesses and regions. Our work touches on the daily lives of New Zealanders. We grow opportunities (Puāwai), guard and protect (Kaihāpai) and innovate and navigate towards a better future (Auaha).
Ngā matatau – Our competencies
Cultivates innovation We create new and better ways for the organisation to be successful by challenging the status quo generating new and creative ideas and translating them into workable solutions.
Nimble learning We are curious and actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems by learning as we go when facing new situations and challenges.
Customer focus We build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions by listening and gaining insights into the needs of the communities we serve and actively seeking and responding to feedback.
Decision quality We make quality and timely decisions that shape the future for our communities and keep the organisation moving forward by relying on an appropriate mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement to make valid and reliable decisions.
Action oriented We step up, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with purpose, urgency and discipline by taking responsibility, ownership and action on challenges, and being accountable for the results.
Collaborates We connect, working together to build partnerships with our communities, working collaboratively to meet shared objectives by gaining trust and support of others; actively seeking the views, experiences, and opinions of others and by working co-operatively with others across MBIE, the public sector and external stakeholder groups.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
As an agency of the public service, MBIE has a responsibility to contribute to the Crown meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti). Meeting our commitment to Te Tiriti will contribute towards us realising the overall aims of Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction, and achieve the outcome of Growing New Zealand for All. The principles of Te Tiriti - including partnership, good faith, and active protection – are at the core of our work. MBIE is committed to delivering on our obligations as a Treaty partner with authenticity and integrity and to enable Māori interests. We are committed to ensuring that MBIE is well placed to meet our obligations under the Public Service Act 2020 (Te Ao Tūmatanui) to support the Crown in strengthening the Māori/Crown Relationship under the Treaty and to build MBIE’s capability, capacity and cultural intelligence to deliver this.
Mahi i roto i te Ratonga Tūmatanui – Working in the public service
Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.
In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.
What does it mean to work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service?(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho The Public Service Commission
