Head of Office of the Deputy Secretary Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery

Role Overview

This permanent leadership position within the Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery (TWSD) Group at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) offers an opportunity to provide strategic guidance, organisational oversight, and trusted advice to the Deputy Secretary and the Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary, this role is integral to shaping direction and performance for a cluster managing significant regulatory and operational functions affecting New Zealand's economy and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Deputy Chief Executive and Leadership Team of TWSD.
• Influence and contribute to the overall strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the Group and MBIE at large.
• Lead organisational planning and performance management activities across TWSD.
• Oversee critical programmes and ensure efficient operation of group-wide business management functions.
• Collaborate across MBIE and with wider governmental bodies to support cross-agency initiatives and interests.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills including building and guiding high-performing teams to meet organisational goals.
• Extensive experience advising ministers and senior executives in complex, large-scale organisations, with acute political insight and sound judgement.
• Strong familiarity with public sector systems, government planning, and budgeting processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills capable of fostering influence and collaboration across organisational boundaries.
• Analytical aptitude with a systemic perspective.
• Proven governance expertise and ability to manage multifunctional teams at senior leadership level.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain a top-secret security clearance.
• Willingness to undergo and clear a credit check due to financial delegation responsibilities.

About the Organisation

MBIE focuses on building a resilient and high-performing economy improving the quality of life for all New Zealanders by supporting business competitiveness, job creation, and affordable housing. Our culture centres on values such as teamwork, boldness, future-building, and ownership, guided by our Māori identity and an enduring commitment to effective partnerships under Te Tiriti o Waitangi to promote economic and social development.

Additional Information

• Salary band: NZD 193,289 to 289,933 depending on experience and internal relativity.
• Location: Wellington Central, New Zealand.
• This role is permanent and full-time, requiring on-site presence.
• Applications close at 11:59 PM on Thursday, 13 August 2026.