Social Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Develop your career in Procurement, working on broader outcomes

  • Work flexibly from our Wellington office and from home
  • Salary of $92, weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits
Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

We are looking for a Social Procurement Specialist who will help support and enable Kāinga Ora stakeholders and suppliers focused on making social impact through our commercial spend.

You will be the connector and promotor for all things on our broader outcomes agenda including supply opportunities for Māori and Pacifika businesses, workforce skills and development opportunities with suppliers, and sustainability procurement.

This role is part of our dedicated Strategic Social Procurement team, which sits within our wider Procurement and Supplier Directorate.

We need someone who has a good understanding of procurement, is passionate about sustainability, data, and making impact, and can join us in working effectively with stakeholders to deliver great outcomes.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

  • Demonstrated commitment to relationship building and working in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work well with others and influence at all organisation levels
  • Experience in prioritising demands, meeting deadlines and delivering desired results by taking ownership and using effective self and time management approaches
  • The ability to use sound judgement and diplomacy when interacting and responding to different situations
  • Strong research and analysis skills
  • Great communication skills written and in person
  • Experience navigating and operating in a regulated environment, experience working constructively across functions and track record of building and maintaining the trust of all stakeholders
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.

We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Our values are:
Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
Mahi Tahi - Better Together
Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close on 8 August at 11:55pm

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

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