Senior Advisor, Commercial

Senior Advisor, Commercial at Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Wellington

Apply your analytical and strategic expertise to improve housing outcomes in Aotearoa.
Do you have a background in finance, banking, accounting, or property development?
Wellington or Auckland-based opportunity.
Contribute your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and support the delivery of housing across Aotearoa.
Mo te tunga | About the role
In this role, you will contribute to the effective delivery of housing supply across Aotearoa, working as part of a team to negotiate, advise, and provide strategic insights into housing projects.
You will be responsible for:

Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to negotiate and evaluate new funding applications for housing supply.
You will support the assessment of value for money, providing analysis and recommendations to inform decision-making.
Applying knowledge of the commercial environment and property and/or project finance to analyse the structures and costs of housing development project proposals.
Identifying commercial and financial risks related to housing projects and recommending actions to mitigate risks.
Involvement in ad-hoc projects from across the organisation where your skills may be required and informing policy settings as relevant.
Engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain relationships that support the successful delivery of housing initiatives.
The salary range for this role is $102,699 - $125,521 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution.
Mou | About you
This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in finance, banking, accounting, or property development to join our Delivery team.
What you'll bring to the role:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
Understanding of a broad range of housing solutions including negotiating funding models and analysis.
An understanding of property or project finance and experience of financial analysis in the property/housing or infrastructure sectors.
Good working knowledge of Excel.
Ability to apply critical thinking, challenge the status quo, and deal with ambiguity.
Organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex messages simply and succinctly.
A proven track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships internally and with external stakeholders.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, where you can upload your CV and cover letter.
Note that applications close on Monday 19 May 2025, but we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with suitable candidates prior to the deadline.
Apply promptly if interested.
Please inform us if you need support or have access requirements during the recruitment process.
All applications must be submitted via our online process.
You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible.
Employer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
Location: Wellington
Position type: Ongoing - Full Time
Category:
Date listed: 07-May-2025
Salary range: N/A
Closing date: 06-Jun-2025
Reference: 730_1746577074
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