- Company: New Zealand (nationwide) Government
- Location: New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: NZ$101,911–NZ$121,196/yr
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The New Zealand (nationwide) Government is the central executive that exercises political authority in Aotearoa New Zealand (nationwide). In this parliamentary system, “Government” mainly means the ministry that directs the executive under responsible government: the Crown reigns, while ministers govern with the confidence of the House of Representatives.
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Senior Advisor Refugee and Migrant Support at New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide) Government, based in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide).
About the Role
This role is a full-time position within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) with a 12-month fixed-term contract. As a Senior Advisor, you will lead, support, and design settlement initiatives that significantly improve outcomes for refugees and migrants in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide).
What You'll Do
- Monitor emerging trends, events, and issues across the refugee and migrant settlement landscape to ensure informed decision-making.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and analysis to support effective decision-making processes at various levels of government and within community organizations.
- Develop and implement strategies that enhance the integration and well-being of refugees and migrants in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide) communities.
Skills & Qualifications
- A strong background in refugee or migrant support services, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in this field.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead teams and projects effectively.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex issues related to refugee and migrant settlement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Working at New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide) Government
The New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide) Government offers a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. As part of the team, you will have access to training and development opportunities that align with your professional growth goals. The role involves working closely with various government agencies and community organizations to ensure comprehensive support for refugees and migrants.
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Working in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
Roles sit across New Zealand (nationwide) / Aotearoa, an island country in the southwestern Pacific with the North and South Islands plus hundreds of smaller islands, east of Australia across the Tasman Sea. Expect public-service workplaces in major centres, with travel or regional engagement common for migrant and refugee programmes.
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National unemployment rate in New Zealand (nationwide): 5.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in New Zealand (nationwide): $49,591 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand (nationwide): 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in New Zealand (nationwide): 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in New Zealand (nationwide): 1,723 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
Build depth in settlement policy, cross-cultural engagement, and public-sector advice—not vendor certs (none specified for this listing).
- Refugee/migrant settlement frameworks and NZ public-service process
- Stakeholder facilitation with NGOs, communities, and agencies
- Clear written advice, risk notes, and evidence-based briefing
- Te Tiriti-aware and culturally safe practice in Aotearoa contexts
Expect scenario and advice-quality questions, not trivia.
- Walk through advising on a contested settlement or service-delivery issue
- Show how you balance community voice, operational limits, and ministerial priorities
- Give an example of multi-agency coordination under time pressure
- Explain how you keep advice accurate, neutral, and action-ready
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Strong fit if you already advise on complex social or migration issues in government or large NGOs, write tight briefs, and stay calm with contested stakeholder interests. Thin public data means you should verify agency, business unit, and banding on the official vacancy notice.
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- Role Senior Advisor Refugee and Migrant Support
- Employer New Zealand (nationwide) Government
- Location New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) NZ$101,911–NZ$121,196/yr
- Posted August 15, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country New Zealand (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (268 words)
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