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Help shape the future of procurement at MSD Full-time, fixed term or secondment opportunity to February 2027 Based in Wellington Central About the team | Mō te tīma At the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), our Procur…
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand • On-site
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Lead high-value procurement projects and drive sourcing planning for high-impact initiatives at MSD. Negotiate with suppliers to maximize public value and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Requires extensive experience leading medium to high-value procurement projects and deep knowledge of sourcing strategies. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to coach and mentor colleagues.
At the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), our Procurement and Commercial Services team plays a pivotal role in sourcing the goods and services that keep our organisation moving. We are a high‑performing, future‑focused team with a strong culture, a clear vision, and a track record of delivering meaningful impact.
With several major initiatives underway across MSD, we are growing our capability. If you’re a procurement professional who thrives on challenge, collaboration, and delivering results that matter for communities, we want to hear from you.
As a Senior Commercial Specialist, you will lead MSD’s significant, high‑value procurement projects - work that directly supports our mission to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
You will bring strategic insight, commercial expertise, and confident leadership to every stage of the procurement lifecycle, from early planning and market engagement through to negotiation and contract award.
In this role, you will:
You are a confident influencer who thrives in complex environments and knows how to bring people together to achieve results. You will bring:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Senior Commercial Specialist, position description
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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 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.
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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.
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We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau .
For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of this Page, please refer to: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/tools/social-media-terms-and-conditions.html Come and join us at MSD. We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. Our work touches the lives of more than one million New Zealanders. This is not work we do alone. We work closely with other government agencies, non-government organisations, advisory and industry groups, and communities and iwi. Together we aim to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of New Zealanders. You can have a long-term and progressive career at MSD across New Zealand. We have professionals operating in over 300 locations, so whether you’re a Policy Analyst based in Wellington or a Case Manager located in Timaru, we have opportunities for you. Because of our size and diversity we offer varied careers in: • Policy, including research and evaluation • Corporate support, like IT, Finance, Human Resources and Legal Services • Service delivery through Work and Income; and Students, Seniors and Integrity Services To view our current vacancies please visit: https://msdcareers.msd.govt.nz Vacancies are regularly updated, but to stay ahead of the game, register your interest in hearing about all advertised opportunities with the Ministry by setting up a job seeker profile with us and receiving job alerts.
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