76888 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Economic Development

76888 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Economic Development: How many roles, if any, were created in the Minister's departments, if any, since 1 November 2024, and what were these roles, if any?

Hon Melissa Lee: I am advised that the following roles were created at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment since 1 November 2024: • Principal Policy Advisor • Trade Remedies Analyst • Senior Ministerial Services Advisor • Deputy CFO Strategic Finance • Intelligence Support Analyst • Data Analyst • Senior Business Application Analyst • Learning Specialist • Workstream Delivery Manager - Our Future Services • Senior Advisor • Portfolio Manager - Our Future Services • Principal Advisor Future Services • Senior Business Analyst • Regulatory Advisor, Space Regulatory Systems • Regulatory Advisor, Space Regulatory Systems • Senior Policy Advisor • Senior Insights Analyst • Senior Insights Analyst • Senior Coordinator Delivery Support • PA/Team Administrator • Principal Advisor Community Partnerships • Strategic Initiatives Lead I am also advised that MBIE has a process which closes vacant positions after the role has been vacant for two weeks. In order to recruit into these roles at a later date, a new position must be created. Therefore, the information above could include some positions created as a result of this process.