Discover a career with purpose at MBIEManage and support commercial projects across government, including return to market for All of Government contracts.Be part of a team of highly-skilled commercial and procurement specialists.Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington.Salary $101,911 - $121,196.NZGP is a branch within The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). We have a vision for New Zealand's government procurement to be fair, transparent, inclusive, and efficient. It will deliver more value and respond to changing government priorities.While we live and breathe procurement, our branch is a support function to those doing the mahi in the procurement system – government agencies and the suppliers and providers they work with. We are less of a procurement shop than a shop filled with data, systems, communications, contract and project management people who love procurement.Tenei turanga - About the Role:We are seeking an outstanding procurement specialist to work on a wide range of projects for the New Zealand Government.The Advisory and Business Services team includes highly skilled deployable commercial specialists responsible for providing quality advice and support to government agencies on their significant commercial projects and work programmes. The current vacancy will have the opportunity to work on some external work and All of Government contract return to market activity. This is an opportunity to lead and contribute to the commercial strategy and sourcing activity for some of the largest and most widely used contracts across government.Opportunities like this are rare, offering the best commercial and procurement work right at the heart of government.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills And Experience Required:Appropriate experience in procurement and associated functions - preferably 5-8 years in a senior-intermediate level procurement role.Understanding of Government Procurement policies and processes.Excellent oral and written communication skills: demonstrated competence in effectively communicating ideas both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences.Delivering major/significant procurement projects to scope, time and budget and achieving successful procurement outcomes.Significant experience leading RFx processes and developing commercial strategies.Rapidly and accurately identifies key risks, issues or actions in complex situations.Capable and competent at presenting to government agencies at forums or in a workshop setting.Demonstrating good government procurement practice. Providing advice on capability support.Influencing earlier planning of procurement initiatives, using information and engagement to generate better outcomes for agencies.Encouraging agencies to use existing collaborative contracts where they meet the needs of the agency.Relevant qualification or membership in area of specialism or related business discipline – for example, MCIPS is desirable.If this sounds like you - take your career forward with us.Etahi korero mo 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 TogetherMaia – Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur 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.Me pehea 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 Jess Dalbeth at ****** quoting ref MBIE/15369 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Sunday 8th September (midnight)
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