Senior Procurement Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Senior Procurement Advisor at NZ Qualifications Authority, Wellington

Senior Procurement Advisor – Permanent, Full time

Based in Wellington

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Advisor to join our Finance and Administration team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of a robust procurement function and services across the organisation.

May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

The Senior Procurement Advisor will lead and partner with business owners in providing advice and support about supplier and contract management, and procurement approaches and requirements. This role will also be responsible for facilitating and/or advising the business owners on contract negotiations and vendor disputes as well as assisting the business with contract reviews in a timely and proactive manner with a focus on identifying and implementing process efficiencies, reducing costs and mitigating risks across NZQA.

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 3- 5 years' experience in procurement
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and service agreements
  • Strong understanding of All of Government (AoG) procurement policies and statutory obligations
  • Commercial acumen and customer focused approach, and well-developed influencing skills
  • Competent in Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented focus on accuracy and precision.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Self-motivated, and ability to coach and mentor others

About us

NZQA is a te reo Māori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Māori and Pacific staff and has active Māori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kōkiritanga and Takiala Pasifika .

What we can offer:

  • A supportive team / whanau environment
  • A role with lots of variety
  • Development and career progression opportunities

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA'sCustomer Charter andOrganisational Values . If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click 'apply now' to access these links.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 27 June 2024.

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