Commercial Procurement Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Bring your commercial expertise to work that delivers value for New Zealand
• 12-month fixed term/secondment opportunity, Wellington or Auckland based
• Salary: $118,390- $143,639 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Commercial Procurement Advisor, you will support and, at times, lead the delivery of complex commercial and procurement projects for government agencies. You’ll model good government procurement practice and help agencies achieve best value for money across the whole of life of their procurement activities.

You’ll be part of the Advisory & Business Services team within NZGP- a highly skilled, deployable group of commercial specialists who provide hands on support and advice on strategic, high priority initiatives. The work is varied, fast paced, and highly collaborative, offering exposure across a wide range of sectors and markets.

In this role, you will:

• Support and lead commercial and procurement projects, helping agencies plan, structure and deliver successful outcomes
• Provide sound, pragmatic procurement advice, including procurement planning, strategy development, documentation review and supplier engagement
• Contribute to high value or high profile initiatives, injecting commercial capability and momentum where required
• Engage effectively with markets and suppliers, supporting negotiations and the resolution of commercial challenges
• Build procurement capability across government, sharing knowledge, supporting others, and promoting best practice

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

We’re interested in hearing from commercially minded professionals who enjoy solving complex problems and working collaboratively across organisations.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in commercial procurement, commercial advisory, or commercial project roles
• Strong commercial judgement and “commercial nous”, with a principled, pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach
• Experience contributing to strategic, high‑profile and/or high‑value procurement or commercial initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across different agencies or environments
• Strong client‑service focus with well‑developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear, high‑quality commercial documentation
• In‑depth understanding of procurement principles and processes, or the ability to quickly build this expertise
• A relevant qualification or professional membership (e.g. MCIPS or World Commerce & Contracting), or working towards one
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
• You must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential security clearance

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:

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 Jess Dalbeth at Jess.Dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 10 Feburary 2026 (midnight)