Job Description
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Are you wanting to kick-start your career in emergency and incident management?
Do you have a passion for building readiness and resilience to natural disasters and disruptive events?
Do you have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills?
Permanent full time | Wellington based
Salary $75,114 - $88,266 + KiwiSaver + Wellness benefits
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
MBIE is looking for an Advisor with excellent relationship building skills to work closely with the Lead Advisor Incident Management and Recovery on an ambitious work programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to start their career in emergency management and/or business continuity within one of New Zealand's biggest government agencies.
We're looking for a person with the right motivation, drive and attitude to join our Emergency Management and Business Continuity team, which is responsible for developing and managing the policies, standards, processes and procedures to ensure MBIE is ready to respond to emergencies and business disruptions.
This is a fast-paced environment which would suit a self-starter with a strong customer focus, good prioritisation / time management skills, and great facilitation skills.
You'll be able to develop and grow your skills in the fields of emergency management, incident management and business continuity, both within MBIE and in the wider government environment.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
Have a good understanding of emergency and incident management. An understanding of business continuity would be beneficial.
Understand NZ's Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including with senior management.
Ability to identify and define problems and determine appropriate solutions
Ability to work without direct supervision, self-manage, self-initiate and self-start
Be someone well-organised who plans systematically
A relevant qualification in emergency management or a related discipline would be desirable
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/17485 if you have any further questions.
Applications close 15 June 2026
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Are you wanting to kick-start your career in emergency and incident management?
Do you have a passion for building readiness and resilience to natural disasters and disruptive events?
Do you have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills?
Permanent full time | Wellington based
Salary $75,114 - $88,266 + KiwiSaver + Wellness benefits
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
MBIE is looking for an Advisor with excellent relationship building skills to work closely with the Lead Advisor Incident Management and Recovery on an ambitious work programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to start their career in emergency management and/or business continuity within one of New Zealand's biggest government agencies.
We're looking for a person with the right motivation, drive and attitude to join our Emergency Management and Business Continuity team, which is responsible for developing and managing the policies, standards, processes and procedures to ensure MBIE is ready to respond to emergencies and business disruptions.
This is a fast-paced environment which would suit a self-starter with a strong customer focus, good prioritisation / time management skills, and great facilitation skills.
You'll be able to develop and grow your skills in the fields of emergency management, incident management and business continuity, both within MBIE and in the wider government environment.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
Have a good understanding of emergency and incident management. An understanding of business continuity would be beneficial.
Understand NZ's Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including with senior management.
Ability to identify and define problems and determine appropriate solutions
Ability to work without direct supervision, self-manage, self-initiate and self-start
Be someone well-organised who plans systematically
A relevant qualification in emergency management or a related discipline would be desirable
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/17485 if you have any further questions.
Applications close 15 June 2026
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Advisor Emergency Management position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.