Senior Minerals Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE


Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Showcase your excellent working knowledge of the New Zealand minerals sector
Play a key role in regulating New Zealand's mineral sector and the responsible use of our natural resources for economic development
Utilise your critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a results driven environment
Salary range - $110,098.00 - $138,028.00
Permanent position, Wellington based, but Auckland or Christchurch based may be considered
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Minerals Advisor in the Minerals Operations Team, Resource Markets Branch at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

The Minerals Operations Team regulates the responsible development of the Mineral Estate across a range of commodities including gold, silver, heavy minerals sands, coal and aggregates. This role focuses on the day-to-day operations in relation to the Crown's Mineral portfolio. The role includes active management of prospecting, exploration and mining permits during their lifecycle, and efficient assessment of permit applications each year in line with regulatory best practice.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the New Zealand mineral sector with the ability to understand regulatory compliance and the commercial viability of mineral deposits.
The successful applicant needs to have effective business writing skills, the ability to work with flexibility and to adapt to change quickly and have good relationship management skills with the confidence of working with diverse stakeholders. The applicant will want to consistently work to improve and enhance the way the team delivers our business to get the best outcomes for the sector and for New Zealand.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline
Experience working in the mineral resource sector and/or in a regulatory role
Proven ability to deliver high quality customer service (internal and external)
Exceptional organisational ability and time management skills
Strong technical writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to a range of audiences
Sound analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Ability to positively adjust to changes in priorities, and to maintain performance when under pressure
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.

Email Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18010 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 23:59pm.