Vendor & Commercial Adviser | Kaitohutohu Arumoni me ngā Kaihoko

Te tīma | The team

Parliament IT is focused on setting a new standard for exceptional, customer-centred IT service delivery in the unique environment of New Zealand’s Parliament. The team works across people, products and services to make it easier to work digitally, while maintaining the security, reliability and sustainability needed to support Members of Parliament, Parliamentary agencies, stakeholders and the public.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Vendor & Commercial Advisor, you will provide specialist commercial and vendor-management advice to support effective planning, performance and value-for-money outcomes across Parliament IT. You will support the development and management of vendor and commercial arrangements, including contracts, renewals and performance monitoring, ensuring these align with organisational priorities and procurement guidance.

This is not a procurement role. Instead, you will work closely with Service Managers, Product Owners, Finance and Procurement teams to ensure commercial considerations are embedded into IT planning, roadmaps and investment decisions. You will bring clear analysis, practical insights and sound advice on vendor performance, commercial risks and opportunities for improvement, helping strengthen commercial governance and support collaborative, customer-centred outcomes.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role

• Provide specialist commercial and vendor-management advice in a large, complex environment.
• Manage and support vendor arrangements, contracts, renewals and performance monitoring.
• Translate commercial, contract and supplier performance information into clear, decision-ready advice.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, suppliers and managed service partners.
• Support transparent commercial governance, reporting and visibility of spend, commitments and obligations.
• Contribute to planning, roadmaps and investment decisions with a strong focus on value, risk and service quality.
• Ability to obtain NZSIS Top Secret security clearance.

(If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.)

Ka riro i a koe | What you’ll gain

You will provide specialist commercial and vendor management expertise within a complex environment, ensuring supplier relationships and commercial arrangements deliver strong outcomes for Parliament. The role is responsible for managing and supporting vendor contracts, renewals, performance monitoring and ongoing commercial engagements, while translating contract, financial and supplier performance information into clear, decision-ready advice for leaders and stakeholders. You will build trusted relationships across internal teams, vendors, suppliers and managed service partners, fostering collaboration and accountability. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will support transparent commercial governance through effective reporting and visibility of spend, commitments and contractual obligations. You will also contribute to strategic planning, technology roadmaps and investment decisions, bringing a strong focus on value for money, risk management and the delivery of high-quality services.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What’s in it for you?

At Parliament, our values of Accountability, Integrity, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment are at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we work together and serve New Zealand. We are committed to supporting our people through a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing professional development opportunities and excellent working conditions. In addition, we offer a range of benefits including study assistance, five weeks’ annual leave and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Our dynamic and ever-changing environment provides a unique opportunity to be part of the action at the heart of New Zealand’s democracy, with exposure to Parliamentary proceedings such as Question Time, Select Committees and other significant events that make every day both interesting and rewarding.

Mō mātou | About us

Parliamentary Service supports New Zealand’s democracy by providing excellent services to Members of Parliament, our stakeholders and the public. We provide services including support staff, travel, policy advice, human resources, finance, research and information services, Parliament IT, security and catering, and we look after the buildings and grounds of the parliamentary precincts.

We work closely with the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, which provides specialist advice on procedure and parliamentary law and secretariat services to the House and its committees. Together, we support the best people to support the best Parliament in the world.

The starting salary range for this role is $116,979 per annum. Appointments will be based on skills and experience. Please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply, click the ‘I’m Interested’ button to upload your CV and complete the online application form.

Applications close at midnight, Monday 3 August 2026.

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email [email protected].

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. Depending on application numbers, this date may change. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

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

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.