Commercial Specialist
Date: 2 Sept 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Central Wellington location
- Permanent role
- Make a real impact supporting MSD’s mission
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 our team | Mō te tīma:
Our Procurement and Commercial Services team plays a vital role in helping MSD acquire a diverse range of goods and services. We’re a collaborative group with a strong team culture and a clear vision for success.
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 range | Utu-ā-tau: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Tuesday 16 September 2025.
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.
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.
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.
At MSD, your work has real purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team with a great culture and a shared vision — contributing to meaningful initiatives that benefit communities across Aotearoa.
