Principal Minerals Advisor

New Zealand Government
Ongoing - Full Time Wellington, Wellington Region Physical Scientists
Posted:
June 09, 2026
Location:
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Job Description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
* Bring your extensive work with the Minerals industry to help the Crown regulate well * Play a lead role in relation to a wide range of complex Minerals permitting, policy and strategic work * Salary $132,417 - $160,472 plus KiwiSaver and wellbeing allowance * Wellington preferred, but Auckland or Christchurch will be considered * Permanent full-time opportunity
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a very senior regulator to our Minerals team within New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M). This is your opportunity to bring your significant experience working in, or with, the Minerals industry to help NZP&M regulate well.

In the role, you will:
* Lead complex permit applications; * Contribute to the development of government policy about the management and allocation of New Zealand’s minerals r...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posted: June 09, 2026
Deadline: July 19, 2026