Commercial Management Lead at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join the Commerce Commission as our Commercial Management Lead and help us deliver smarter procurement and contract management that supports our mission to make New Zealanders better off.

This permanent role will be based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Reporting to the Technology Operations Manager, this role leads the commercial management function for Information Services. Working closely with the Technology Operations Manager, you will help shape the commercial direction of Information Services, ensuring our technology investments, supplier relationships, and commercial arrangements deliver strong value for money. You'll also manage our technology supplier investment portfolio, helping drive smart, strategic decisions across the organisation.

You'll be involved in:

• Leading a coordinated commercial programme, providing advice to support technology and service outcomes
• Managing, monitoring and improving a portfolio of high-value commercial activity, including procurement, renewals, transitions and supplier performance, by preparing procurement documentation, entering and maintaining information in procurement systems, and helping progress activity through the required process.
• Maintaining vendor relationships across operational, commercial and strategic areas
• Working with the business owners to define lifecycle requirements for technology assets and services and strengthen asset management practices to improve resilience, value for money and decision‑making
• Leading or contributing to key work programmes, projects and initiatives

The salary band for this role is $126,906 to $149,301 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We're looking for someone who has:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in commerce, procurement, business, finance or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading contract management, procurement, and commercial initiatives, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisational setting.

• Experience managing commercial risk, governance and performance, including monitoring contracts, ensuring compliance and driving cost effectiveness and value realisation.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships with suppliers, senior leaders and internal stakeholders
• The ability to provide high‑quality commercial advice to senior leaders, supporting decision‑making across sourcing, contracting and supplier performance.

Join us in a commercial leadership role where you'll shape how we invest in technology, manage key suppliers and drive real value across our organisation.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 July 2026.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.  Put simply – you can be yourself here.