Business Relationship Advisor
Wellington | Permanent | Full-time
We’re supporting a leading public-sector organisation to recruit a Business Relationship Advisor to join a high-performing commercial function working across government.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of people, process and performance — building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships while helping lift system-wide capability.
About the role
In this role, you’ll support agencies to strengthen their supplier and contract management practices, with a particular focus on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). You’ll work alongside senior stakeholders and suppliers to identify opportunities for collaboration, improve commercial outcomes, and embed best-practice approaches through practical guidance, tools and training.
You’ll be comfortable navigating complexity, influencing without authority, and contributing to initiatives that have impact well beyond a single organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Support the delivery of strategic Supplier Relationship Management across agencies
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with agencies and key suppliers
- Assist with the development of SRM tools, resources and capability‑building activities
- Identify critical suppliers and opportunities for collaboration across the system
- Contribute to system-level initiatives that improve commercial and contract outcomes
About you
We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience in CRM, contract management, supplier relationship management or category management, ideally within a regulated or public-sector environment.
You’ll bring:
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- An understanding of government or large‑organisation procurement frameworks
- The ability to influence, negotiate and communicate with confidence
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
Relevant qualifications or professional memberships are welcomed but not essential.
What’s on offer
- Permanent, Wellington-based role
- Salary range: $75,000 – $88,000 (depending on experience)
- KiwiSaver and a comprehensive benefits package
- The chance to contribute to work that supports better public value and system-wide outcomes
How to apply
If you’re commercially minded, people-focused, and motivated by meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.
