Job opportunities at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A job with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is a new Ministry formed from the merger of four government agencies. Its purpose is to be a catalyst for a high-performing economy to secure the lasting prosperity and well-being of all New Zealanders.
MBIE works to better support, connect and strengthen businesses. It backs New Zealand’s talent, ideas and business enterprise through ensuring safe and fair workplaces, developing and supporting the science and innovation system, better supporting businesses and streamlining regulation.
It is the lead government agency for the Business Growth Agenda, the Government’s plan to provide a competitive platform from which Kiwi businesses can succeed in the wider world. The agenda focuses on capital, innovation; natural resources; and access to export markets, the necessary public infrastructure, and skilled workforces.
MBIE is also leading work to improve government interaction with business, one of the Government’s 10 targets in the Better Public Services programme; and contributing to delivering the targets relating to boosting skills and employment.