Senior Policy Advisor | Building Performance and Resilience Policy

Date: 16 Jul 2026

Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011; Auckland, NZ, 1010; Christchurch, NZ, 8013

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Work in a fast-paced regulatory policy area to lift the efficiency and effectiveness of the Building regulatory system
• Actively shape and lead policy advice on the future of building regulation in New Zealand.
• Apply your expertise to complex and interesting policy issues in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring and coaching team members.
• Open to Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch-based candidates.
• Salary: $110,098 - $138,028, plus KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits.

The building sector is crucial to New Zealand’s economy. It contributes more than 6 percent to our gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 250,000 people. A well-functioning sector will have a positive effect on ...