Senior Procurement - Commercial Specialist, ICT | Mātanga Hoko Mai - Arumoni Matua (ICT Hōtaka) Wellington
Are you ready to transform the way we work with data in New Zealand? Stats NZ is on a transformation journey, modernising our technology platforms, reducing legacy systems, and embracing cloud first solutions. Our Commercial Arrangements Team is looking for a Senior ICT Commercial Specialist who can provide expert commercial advice, influence outcomes, drive value, and help us build a resilient, future ready technology ecosystem.
About Us | Ko mātou
Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.
What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe
We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!!
Starting salary: $118,609 - $160,471 + superannuation
Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:
Balance life and work commitments
Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)
Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
State of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington
The role | Te tūnga
This role is particularly exciting as it is part of a new team, with a new mandate (centralised procurement and contract management), helping Stats NZ to deliver new approaches to "unleash the power of data to change lives, which will enable data-led innovation across society, the economy, and the environment".
We're looking for a skilled Senior Procurement-Commercial Specialist to help source and manage technology services, that support how we collect, manage, and share data across Aotearoa. This includes ICT related 'as a service' agreements, licensing agreements, ICT support agreements, specialist resourcing, and outsourced 'design and build' projects
We pride ourselves on high standards, practical thinking, and being a team others enjoy working with. As part of our new centre led procurement and contracts model, you'll also help introduce and shape how we deliver excellent commercial services to stakeholders across Stats NZ.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in Government Procurement and Contract Management, with relevant technology experience, who's keen to get stuck in and lead or support key pieces of work.
On a day-to-day basis you could be:
Leading strategic ICT procurement initiatives across the full technology lifecycle, from sourcing to contract management and renewal
Managing and influencing vendor relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and alignment with Stats NZ's long term goals
Leveraging existing commercial arrangements to maximise value and reduce duplication
Supporting the reduction of technical debt and legacy systems through smart procurement and commercial strategies
Advising stakeholders across the organisation, influencing decision making and embedding good commercial practice
Working closely with the Commercial Lead and key IT Managers to deliver shared outcomes.
Specifically, you'll have solid experience with New Zealand Government Procurement, including contract development, negotiation, and ongoing vendor management
Bring a good understanding of technology and licensing arrangements
Be confident working across both strategic and operational levels
Be confident in managing contractual and performance conversations with vendors
Be confident managing commercial, reputational and legal risks
Value clear, concise, evidence-based documentation as a core part of how we deliver high quality work
Contribute to a collaborative team culture and take ownership of your part in delivering shared outcomes
You can expect:
A team environment that values excellence, delivery, integrity, and working together
A variety of work across modern and legacy ICT and enabling services
Strong support for professional growth
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.
The advert closes at 11.55pm Sunday 14 September 2025.
Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz if you have any questions.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
