Commercial Advisor

Position Overview

Babcock New Zealand seeks a Commercial Advisor based in Devonport, Auckland, to support commercial governance, procurement, compliance, and contract administration functions. Collaborating with seasoned commercial leaders, you will help deliver essential services that uphold strong governance and drive business performance.

Role Summary

This position offers a valuable chance for a commercially-oriented professional to broaden expertise in contracts, tenders, compliance, procurement, and risk management. You will engage with various stakeholders, champion continuous improvement efforts, and gain diverse exposure to commercial processes within a reputable global organisation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is proactive, attentive to details, and experienced in commercial, procurement, legal administration, or governance settings. You excel at building positive stakeholder relationships, maintaining precise records, and ensuring compliance with obligations. Balancing multiple priorities, you demonstrate strong organisation, sound commercial judgment, and a mindset geared toward ongoing improvement. Collaborative and problem-solving skills are key to supporting business outcomes effectively within a values-driven team focused on quality results.

Core Competencies

• Supporting commercial administration and governance activities
• Handling procurement and supplier relationship management
• Managing contract administration tasks
• Overseeing governance and compliance adherence
• Conducting risk assessments and due diligence
• Assisting with tenders and bids
• Engaging with stakeholders effectively
• Maintaining data, reporting, and record management

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification (Diploma or Bachelor's) in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, or related field
• At least two years of experience in commercial, procurement, legal administration, or similar roles
• Capability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances
• Demonstrable support of governance, compliance, contract administration, or procurement functions

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible work-life balance with various leave provisions including annual, wellbeing, paid parental, defence reservist leave, and more
• Career development supported by a capability framework, ongoing self-paced learning modules, and study leave options
• Access to employee rewards programs offering discounts, novated leasing, and corporate share schemes
• Wellbeing support through online programs, employee assistance, and additional annual wellbeing leave days
• Participation in recognition programs highlighting company values such as kindness, collaboration, curiosity, outcome-orientation, courage, and ownership

About Babcock Australasia

Babcock Australasia blends local expertise with the extensive 130+ year legacy of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 defence company. With over 1,800 staff, they provide critical services including maritime sustainment, secure communications, lifesaving helicopter missions, and fleet management to ensure clients achieve their missions safely and effectively.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be eligible for New Zealand Defence Force Security Clearance. Pre-employment screening may include reference, Ministry of Justice, security, qualification verifications, and work entitlement checks. The company commits to responding to all applicants as part of its hiring promise.