Procurement and Commercial Specialist

About the Role Defence Commercial Services delivers professional commercial and procurement expertise to the NewZealand Defence Force (NZDF), supporting end‑to‑end operational objectives by ensuring compliance with procurement and contract management policies. This position focuses on delivering procurement outcomes across the full lifecycle, minimising risk and maximising public value, while aligning with NZDF’s strategic priorities and the NZ Government Procurement Rules. Responsibilities Deliver procurement outcomes for complex and engaging projects, supporting the full procurement lifecycle. Minimise risk and maximise public value, ensuring alignment with NZDF strategic objectives and procurement rules. Support stakeholders across the Capability and Logistics portfolio, influencing outcomes in Maritime, Land, Air, Supply Chain, Equipment Management and Shared Services. Partner with diverse stakeholders to deliver commercial and procurement solutions that enable capability acquisition, sustainment and operational effectiveness. Work closely with customers to ensure outcomes align with organisational priorities and support critical defence capabilities. Qualifications and Experience Proven track record in the delivery of procurement and commercial outcomes, with strong commercial acumen. Outstanding team player capable of building effective relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Sound understanding and demonstrable experience of the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle, including application of the NZ Government Procurement Rules and best practice across direct and indirect categories. Experience supporting procurement and commercial activities within a Capability and Logistics environment highly advantageous. Previous public sector experience desirable but not essential. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a customer‑centric focus. Agile, innovative and solutions‑focused, able to navigate complex challenges. Strong personal integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to NZDF values. Resilient under pressure, able to remain calm in challenging situations and demonstrate empathy and professionalism. Occasional travel required; a Class1 Full Driver's License preferred. Benefits Competitive pay matched to experience. Fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Diverse and inclusive work environment that values all members and fosters creativity, innovation and excellence. Eligibility To qualify for the required government security clearance with the NZDF, applicants must be a NewZealand citizen, hold NewZealand Permanent Residence or a current NewZealand Residency Class Visa. Applicants must have lived continuously in NewZealand or in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America or NewZealand for the last ten years and possess a background history that can be verified by the NZ Security Intelligence Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr