Business Relationship Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Assist with the delivery of strategic supplier relationship management support to government agencies
• Facilitate opportunities for collaboration with suppliers, markets, and agencies across the system
• Salary: $75,114 - $88,266 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefits
• X2 permanent, full-time opportunities
• Wellington based

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for two commercially savvy Business Relationship Advisors with government experience to join our Business Relationships team, within New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP).

This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of government, supporting agencies with supplier relationship and contract management, and assisting the supplier community to work successfully with government.

Reporting to the Manager Business Relationships you will be assisting with the delivery of strategic Supplier Relationship Management support to government agencies. This work aims to aid the development of contract management and strategic SRM capability in agencies through a tool kit of resources and training activities.

You will work to identify and collaborate with the most critical suppliers across government. The team is responsible for facilitating opportunities for collaboration with suppliers, markets, and agencies across the system.

To find more information on New Zealand Government Procurement click here.
 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), category management or contract management, with an interest in strategic SRM practices.
• Awareness and a good understanding of government procurement rules and processes.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with external agencies and suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, demonstrating a proactive approach to building relationships.
• A strong client service ethic and good relationship management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality documentation.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with a proactive attitude and the ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong multitasking skills, capable of effectively balancing multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Experience in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, suppliers, and senior managers and driving innovation.
• Relevant qualifications or membership in a related field are desirable.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Ētahi kōrero mō 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
• 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 ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki 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 kaupapakua 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.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

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 Danielle.Plane2@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 6 Feburary (midnight)