Commercial Portfolio Leader

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead a diverse commercial portfolio and drive high value, strategic procurement outcomes across MBIE
• Develop and implement strategic portfolio plans aligned to MBIE’s business priorities
• 2 x Permanent full-time positions - Central Wellington location
• Salary range: $132,417 - $160,472 + Kiwisaver and Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Commercial Portfolio Leader, you will provide high quality commercial and procurement advice that enables MBIE to achieve strong, value for money outcomes. You will manage an allocated portfolio of goods and services, analyse market trends, and develop and implement commercial strategies that support MBIE’s business priorities and procurement functional leadership.

This role is hands on and influential. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across MBIE, lead or contribute to significant projects and programmes of work and be recognised as a trusted advisor who delivers pragmatic, commercially sound solutions in complex and dynamic environments.

You will also play a key role in building internal commercial and procurement capability, supporting MBIE’s objective of delivering best practice government procurement while achieving better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand

In this role you will:

• Provide expert commercial and procurement advice across a diverse portfolio of goods and services
• Develop, implement and monitor strategic portfolio plans that deliver clear objectives and outcomes
• Lead or significantly contribute to large and complex projects or workstreams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies and suppliers
• Negotiate commercial arrangements that achieve optimal outcomes
• Support and develop in house commercial and procurement capability across MBIE
• Ensure procurement activity reflects best government procurement practice and aligns with MBIE’s business strategy

You will be accountable for delivering high quality commercial outcomes that support MBIE’s priorities and protect the Ministry’s reputation. 

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

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in commercial and procurement roles, with 8+ years’ experience operating in complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver strategic portfolio plans
• A strong reputation as a trusted commercial advisor, with sound judgement and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach
• Proven experience working with dynamic and complex supply markets
• Experience leading or contributing to large projects or programmes of work
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex commercial and procurement issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high quality documentation
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing to a positive team culture

Qualifications

A relevant qualification in your area of expertise (for example legal, ICT, property, construction, commercial or business related disciplines) is desirable.

Eligibility

You 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:

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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 Marie Manley at marie.manley3@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19171 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Monday 23rd March 2026, at 11:59pm.