Commercial and Contracts Administrator

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Full-time
 
Location
Wellington City, Wellington
 
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Discover a career with purpose at MBIE


Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Wellington based permanent role
Salary upto $70,625 + Kiwisaver and Wellness Benefits
Join a fun and dynamic team in a fastpaced and exciting role
Bring you coordination skills to MBIE!
Are you ready to thrive in a dynamic environment with a varied workload and a supportive team culture? This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to MBIE's mission.

Tenei turanga - About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager Commercial and Contracts, you'll play a key role in supporting contract administration across the Digital Services and Operations (DSO) Branch. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is highly organised, and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient support.

Key Responsibilities:
; Maintain and manage contract and commercial data in MBIE systems.
; Analyse supplier arrangements and ensure accuracy and compliance.
; Collaborate with ICT teams to uphold contractual obligations.
; Identify and log commercial risks; maintain a risk register.
; Manage the team's ADO Board and improve internal processes.
; Generate reports proactively and on request.
; Build strong working relationships across MBIE.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

We're looking for someone who:



; Has proven experience in administrative and customer service roles.
; Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
; Communicates effectively across all levels of an organisation.
; Understands secretarial and administrative practices.
; Can adapt to changing priorities and work autonomously.
; Has knowledge of government operations (preferred but not essential).
Qualifications



; Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
; Experience in financial administration and supporting managers is a plus.
; Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
; Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE and the team:
About the Team

You'll be part of the Commercial and Contracts Management Team, within the Asset and Supplier Management Team, under the Digital Services and Operations (DSO) Branch. Led by General Manager Mark Brown, DSO ensures the operational integrity of MBIE's digital systems. This role supports MBIE's broader ambition to future-proof its services and harness technology to grow New Zealand for all.

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
Maia - Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori 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, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

Me pehea 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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17766 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 18th of July 2025