Senior Procurement / Commercial Specialist

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDeliver excellence in commercial outcomesPermanent, full-time position based in our central Wellington officesSalary $110,098 - $138,028 + Kiwisaver + Employee Wellness Benefit

About the Role

MBIE's Collaborative Procurement team, a function within New Zealand Government Procurement, is looking for a Senior Commercial Specialist to lead All-of-Government procurement strategies and supplier relationships to deliver value for government and New Zealanders.

This is a hands-on role where you'll lead a category(s) of goods or services in sectors such as professional services, finance, travel, develop market strategies, and work closely with agencies and suppliers to optimise outcomes.

In this role, you will :

Lead procurement approaches to market and strategic category reviews.

Provide expert advice and support on commercial strategies and supplier management.

Drive innovation and benefit realisation through well-managed contracts and relationships.

Mentor Commercial Specialists and contribute to capability uplift across government.

Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet agency needs and government priorities.

Skills and Experience Required

Strong commercial experience in government, regulatory, or private sector environments.

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex procurement situations and design robust strategies.

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Experienced in managing contractual processes - evidenced by robust contract documentation and sound understanding of contract law.

Significant experience in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, suppliers, and senior managers.

Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated by credibility, personal or collaborative influence, managing expectations and targeted persuasion.

Experience in contract management and category strategy development.

High degree of political nous and a working knowledge of the machinery of government.

Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

About MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We work with others to enable businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, improve job opportunities, and ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, and our values guide our behaviours :

Mahi Tahi – Better Together

Maia – Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Email Marie Manley at

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Applications close on Sunday 14th September (midnight)

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