Commercial Lead I Investment Management

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Shape significant investment outcomes across New Zealand
• Two permanent full-time opportunities available
• Wellington Preferred
• Salary range: $132,417 - $160,472 plus KiwiSaver

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

We are seeking two experienced Commercial Leads to join our Investment Management team. Reporting to an Investment Director, these roles play a key part in evaluating, structuring, contracting and managing investments that support regional economic development outcomes across New Zealand.Working closely with Investment Directors and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will provide strategic commercial advice, assess investment opportunities, manage portfolios, and support the delivery of complex investment programmes from evaluation through to implementation and ongoing management.

These roles offer the opportunity to work on high-profile investments that contribute to sustainable economic growth and regional prosperity.

You will work closely with regional stakeholders, assess investment opportunities, manage commercial relationships and support initiatives that drive regional economic development and growth.

You will bring significant experience in credit risk management, restructuring and managing at-risk or elevated-risk investments. This role requires strong commercial judgement and the ability to navigate complex investment environments while supporting robust investment outcomes.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Strong knowledge of investment principles and investment evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, structuring and managing complex investments.
• Sound understanding of debt and equity investment structures.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Experience developing and managing commercial contracts and agreements.
• The ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, practical advice.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports and papers.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of government processes and the Machinery of Government 
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō 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
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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 mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapa kua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:

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. 

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email jane.ransfield@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/20304 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 04 November 2026