Commercial Contract Manager at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About Us | Mō mātou

The Digital Services Branch works across government to enable a unified, seamless, and effective digital experience for all New Zealanders. We connect, influence, and support agencies to make the most of emerging digital opportunities and support the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) to lead New Zealand's digital transformation. Joining us means helping shape system-wide change in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

The role | Te tūnga

As a Commercial Manager, you'll play an enabling role in delivering best-practice commercial and contract management across ICT Common Capability contracts, Framework Agreements, and Marketplace Commercial Constructs.

You'll provide pragmatic commercial advice, support significant contract negotiations with third-party digital service providers, and develop ICT contractual documentation that delivers long-term, sustainable value for government. Working within a high-performing Commercial Contracts Team, you'll contribute to outcomes that benefit agencies and New Zealanders alike.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Strong commercial and contract management experience, ideally within ICT or complex service environments
• Proven ability to provide clear, pragmatic commercial advice and support complex negotiations
• Experience developing and managing contractual documentation and commercial frameworks
• A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and contribute ideas
• Understanding of public sector environments and delivering value at scale

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role $117,734 - $ 146,513, with the potential to appoint higher depending on level of experience.

How to apply'| Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close 5pm Monday, 9th February 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Team Leader of Commercial Contracts, Sherylee Gregory.

To review the full job description, please click here.