Commercial Leader

New Zealand Government

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Lead strategic projects that shape government procurement and deliver real value for New Zealand.
Permanent, full-time position based in our central Wellington offices
Salary: $132,417- $160,472 including KiwiSaver and wellness benefits

Tenei turanga - About the Role

We're looking for a Commercial Leader to join our team and provide high-quality procurement and commercial advice across MBIE. In this role, you'll help achieve better commercial outcomes, negotiate improved deals and ensure compliance with Government Procurement Rules while delivering economic benefits to New Zealand.

You will inject pace and expertise into high priority projects, support in-house procurement and commercial capability, contribute to work streams that make a real impact. This is a chance to be a trusted advisor and deliver innovative solutions that align procurement with organisational strategy.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Proven experience in ICT commercial, procurement and project management.
A reputation as a trusted advisor with strong commercial acumen and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity in complex, dynamic environments.
Experience leading or contributing to large scale projects.
Strong analytical skills to assess complex ICT commercial and procurement situations.
Excellent written communication skills for producing clear, high-quality documentation.
High self-motivation and a collaborative approach.
A relevant qualification in legal, ICT or a commercial/business discipline (desirable).
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Key Accountabilities

Lead and oversee projects or programmes of work to deliver optimal commercial outcomes.
Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies, seeking innovative solutions where needed.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor.
Drive projects to meet deliverables and timelines while managing multiple priorities.
Contribute to MBIE's internal procurement and commercial objectives, ensuring cost neutrality and efficient resource use.

Etahi korero mo MBIE - 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.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

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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 Monica Chow at ***email_hidden*** quoting ref MBIE/19726 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 5th July 2026, at 11:59pm.