Commercial Specialist, Wellington
Date: 27 Feb 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Permanent, full-time position
- Based in Wellington Central
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help deliver smarter, stronger commercial outcomes that support our work at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
About the team | Mō te tīma
At MSD, our Procurement and Commercial Services team is the driving force behind sourcing the products and services that keep our organisation thriving. We are a well-established crew with a vibrant culture, a bold vision, and a reputation for delivering excellence.
With several high-impact initiatives launching across MSD, we are looking for passionate, sharp-minded procurement professionals to help us take our delivery to the next level. If you are ready to make a real difference and grow with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and results, we want to hear from you.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As a Commercial Specialist, you’ll provide expert commercial advice and support to managers across the organisation.
Your focus will span the full procurement lifecycle – from planning and sourcing to contract management.
You’ll partner closely with business units to lead and support the implementation of effective procurement strategies and contracts.
You’ll also have opportunities to shadow more senior procurement team members to grow your skills.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your commercial expertise to a team where your work truly matters.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally bring a broad range of procurement experience, including:
- Leading procurement processes – from drafting plans to managing tenders, evaluations, negotiations, and contracts
- A strong understanding of the Government Procurement Rules
- The ability to manage low to medium-risk/value procurements or collaborative sourcing strategies
- Experience developing and executing negotiation strategies that align with business objectives
Your strengths will also include:
- Building and maintaining effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
- Gathering and analysing market intelligence to inform decision-making
- Delivering well-structured commercial plans and producing high-quality written documentation
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
A copy of the position description can be found here. Commercial Specialist, position description
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 8 March 2026
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
