Senior Advisor, Commercial at Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

As Senior Advisor, Commercial, you will provide advice and support to commercial activities across a broad pipeline of work and products. Your Team Leader will assign you work and support you to work across our Delivery group through our matrix management model.



Your duties will include:

• Working with internal and external partners to determine the best commercial approach.
• Providing advice on commercial and financial requirements to enable the delivery of the identified housing solution.
• Identify commercial and financial risks and advise on how they could be mitigated.
• Escalating any factors that may impact on the viability and delivery of the housing solution.
• Working closely with place-based teams to build relationships with stakeholders and deliver fit for purpose housing solutions.
• Ensuring timelines are met for projects that you are leading or contributing to, including supporting investment assessment and approval processes and reporting.
• Contribute to, or lead, projects that improve workplace processes and ways of working.

The salary range for this role is $102,699 - $125,521 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution.



Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in negotiating and developing commercial deals, ideally within the housing sector. You will apply expert financial analysis and sound investment judgement, with a good knowledge of project finance. You'll also enjoy applying your practical skills to make the complex simple.

Ideally your skills and experience will include:

• A practical and solutions focused approach
• An understanding of government, particularly as it relates to housing
• A track record of providing sound and trusted advice
• Being highly proficient in financial modelling and analysis

Mō mātou |'About us

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kurakāinga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāingaora, he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.



Ngā'painga | What we offer'

• Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
• Close to the railway station or central Auckland location - both with cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
• Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
• Open minds - we encourage fresh approaches and change, and ideas from people who want to make a difference
• We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
• Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close on 5pm, Friday 14 March 2025, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.'

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