Manager Commercial Outcomes

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MSD seeks a strategic, values-driven leader to head the Commercial Outcomes Team in the Disability Support Services group. You will shape procurement strategies, uplift commercial capability, and provide guidance to senior leaders while embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You’ll lead a high-performing team to secure high-impact commissioning outcomes that improve services for disabled people and whānau. The role requires deep knowledge of NZ Government procurement, change leadership, risk management, and strong stakeholder negotiation. To apply, tailor your cover letter to the key responsibilities, highlight measurable leadership impact, reference governance frameworks, Te Ao Māori, and ensure accessibility in the process.

• Lead a team of commercial specialists to deliver high-impact procurement and commercial outcomes
• Unique opportunity to influence how services are designed, commissioned, and delivered in a newly established team
• Use your commercial expertise to deliver outcomes for New Zealanders 

 
Join a team that is dedicated to strengthening disability supports through improved commissioning including procurement and contracting.

About our team | Mō te tīma:

The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their families, and whānau.
 
We’re building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively.
 
We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable. With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we’re committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
 
It’s an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities.
 
We’re looking for passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.

About the role | Mō te tūnga:

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving commercial excellence?
 
Join us as the Manager Commercial Outcomes, where you’ll lead a team of commercial specialists to deliver high-impact commissioning outcomes through procurement and commercial projects.
 
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to shape the future of commercial capability within DSS, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation, through the delivery of a range of challenging and exciting projects.
 
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic procurement and category planning, collaborating across DSS and MSD to embed best practice and uplift commercial capability. You’ll provide expert advice to senior leaders, influence decision-making, and ensure our commercial practices meet the highest standards of governance and accountability.
 
If you're ready to lead with purpose, build a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact, then this is your chance to do so.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a high-performing Commercial Outcomes Team
• Leading the development of procurement strategies
• Developing and implementing organisational strategies and frameworks to continually improve procurement best practice and organisational capability
• Providing strategic and best practice guidance and advice to senior leader

We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.

Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you

What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:

• Proven leadership experience in strategic procurement or commercial environments
• Deep understanding of NZ Government Procurement practices and commercial frameworks
• Strong people management skills with a track record of leading high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions
• Skilled in risk management, change leadership, and continuous improvement
• Politically astute with sound judgement and organisational awareness
• Committed to embedding Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in decision-making

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:

See position description here: Manager Commerical Outcomes | Position Description

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $142,874.00 - $177,798.00

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 15 February 2026. 

About us | Mō mātou:

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
 
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.  

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:

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To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  
 
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. 
 
All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]
 
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
 

Joining us | Ko te hono mai:

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here. 

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.