Senior Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Advisor, Property Procurement Team, Commercial Services – Wellington based

Te Haeata/The Opportunity 

As a Senior Advisor, you are a key team member of the Property Procurement team that supports and enables the Ministry to realise its Business Plan priorities and outcomes.

You will lead a range of procurement and commercial activities, providing expert advice and support across a diverse programme of Property projects and priorities. You will also contribute to continuous improvement activities including procurement guidance and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes primarily in the Property and Security portfolio.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies, tender documentation and managing sourcing activities.
• Facilitate procurement evaluations and lead contract negotiations.
• Supporting contract establishment and governance processes.
• Contributing to strategic procurement initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading procurement activities for construction, infrastructure, or property-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of common construction delivery models and contract forms, including NZS 3910, NZS 3916, CCCS, SFA, and Minor Works contracts.
• Understanding of the All-of-Government Consultancy Services Panel and its application within the public sector environment.
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing processes, including tender development, evaluation, supplier engagement, and contract negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A natural ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand construction and property market, including current trends and industry challenges.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to lead improvement initiatives and contribute to team success.This role would suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety, and is passionate about delivering quality procurement and commercial outcomes that enable successful delivery of the Ministry's business plan and outcomes.

Mō mātou/About us  

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. 

Do you have experience leading procurements for construction, infrastructure, or property projects? Are you motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes to provide safe, secure and functional infrastructure across Aotearoa New Zealand? If you thrive in a commercial environment, enjoys working independently and leaning into a collaborative team culture, build strong relationships, and influencing successful project delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

The Commercial Services team is seeking a Senior Advisor, Property Procurement to join a small, high-performing team. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team culture of enabling our stakeholders to achieving their objectives, while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering value for the Ministry and the communities we serve.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.  

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here  

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 

• 22 days holiday leave 

• flexible work hours where possible 

• an online professional development portal 

• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks 

See our full range of benefits here. 

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. 

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Salary Range

The appointing salary for this role will be between $99,208 - $135,539, experience & transferrable skills will inform the offer.

Applications close on 31 July 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.  

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line. 

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