Commercial Specialist Aog

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Join a high performing team making an impact to NZ's procurement system

Permanent, full-time position based in our central Wellington offices

Salary $85,

• $101,
• plus KiwiSaver

About the Role

Reporting to the All of Government (AoG) Portfolio Manager, we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Specialist to join a high performing team within the New Zealand Government Procurement Branch.

The Commercial Specialist AoG works collaboratively to ensure that a segment of collaborative government contracts generate the best value for New Zealand, while ensuring that agencies needs are being met.

Each Category team is responsible for a delegated portfolio / category of government expenditure.

This role is a great opportunity to lead a key category within the Specialised Services Portfolio.

As the Commercial Specialist AoG, you'll take primary responsibility for the Insurance Brokering Services category.

While experience in the insurance market is a bonus, it's not essential- we're looking for someone with strong commercial acumen and a collaborative mindset.

New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP), part of MBIE, supports government agencies and suppliers to deliver fair, inclusive, and efficient procurement.

We're a team of specialists in data, systems, communications, and contract management, passionate about using procurement to achieve broader outcomes - like reducing emissions, supporting workers, and strengthening iwi relationships.

Skills and Experience Required

Commercial experience within government, a regulatory environment, or the private sector.

An ability to analyse commercial and procurement situations and to recommend and design solutions.

Experience in delivering projects to scope, time and budget, and achieving successful outcomes.

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

Experience in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy plans and approaches to market and procurement plans.

Political nous and a working knowledge of the machinery of government.

Experience in dealing with change in a complex and dynamic environment.

Commercial or technical experience in relevant category or sector (desirable).

A customer centric focus.

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 do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape 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.

Me pehea te tono - How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Danielle Plane at

Applications close on Wednesday 12 November

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