Contracts Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Be part of a dynamic team making a real difference
• Bring your experience in contracts, invoicing, logistics, planning, or coordination
• Support the Temporary Accommodation Service and New Zealand Claims Resolution Service to ensure compliance and effectiveness of contracts and suppliers
• Bring your keen eye for detail and analytical skills to support tracking and forecasting costs for operational responses 
• Opportunity to contribute to important projects
• Develop your skills in contract management and procurement
• Wellington Central
• Salary $75,114 - $88,266 p.a. + KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits

Accommodation and Insurance supports New Zealanders who have been affected by a natural disaster.  The service is made up of two complimentary services the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) and the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS).  These services provide emergency temporary accommodation when people are not able to return to their properties and specialised insurance support and advice to help homeowners receive fair, timely and enduring insurance settlements.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) and New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) is seeking a proactive and organised Contracts Advisor to join our team. 
In this vital role, you'll be the backbone of our contract management, ensuring performance, compliance, and seamless stakeholder relationships. You'll support the Commercial Manager and leadership team by managing the entire contract lifecycle, from inception to close, while providing crucial administrative and financial support.
 

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

• Experience in contracts, invoicing, logistics, planning, or coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Finance experience – forecasting and tracking costs 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• A track record of following policies and processes.

*Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand permanent residents.
 

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 Roxana Anderson at roxana.anderson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16988 if you have any further questions.

Applications close: 4th May 2025