Senior Advisor Business Development and Client Relations

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE


Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Be part of a high-impact team shaping New Zealand's future through standards
Work in a collaborative, flexible, and professional environment
Take ownership of strategic relationships and commercial outcomes
Wellington based permanent position
Salary range: $118,390-$143,639 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
Lead strategic engagement and drive commercial success at Standards New Zealand.

We are looking for a highly driven, dynamic, business savvy professional who has a proven track record of developing strong senior relationships across government and industry.

About Standards New Zealand

Standards New Zealand is the national standards body and a business unit within MBIE. We work across all sectors to ensure New Zealand has the standards it needs for a safe, innovative, and prosperous future. Our work spans health, primary industries, climate change, digital innovation, renewable energy, and more.

About the Role



As Senior Advisor - Business Development and Client Relations, you'll be at the forefront of our business development and partnership strategy.

You'll build and manage high-value relationships with regulators and industry leaders, identify new opportunities, and promote the full suite of Standards NZ products and services.

This is a strategic and hands-on role where you'll:

Lead business development and engagement with key stakeholders.
Shape and negotiate proposals that deliver commercial value.
Manage strategic client accounts and ensure successful delivery.
Represent Standards NZ at industry events and forums.
Support the wider team in stakeholder engagement and business growth.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -
Skills and Experience Required

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a proactive, commercially minded professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering results.

You'll bring:

Proven experience in senior stakeholder engagement and business development.
Strong proposal writing, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
Ability to identify strategic opportunities and influence outcomes.
Understanding of government priorities and regulatory systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills.
A collaborative mindset and ability to build trust quickly.
Ready to make an impact?



This is your opportunity to help shape New Zealand's future through standards. Apply now - we're reviewing applications as they come in.

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.

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you! We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.

Email Sarah Hutcheson at sarah,hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18018 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 21 August 2025.