Head of Commercial and Procurement

4 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Own our commercial strategy
- Based close to the beach and shops in Petone
- Flexible working including two days working from home

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $118,918 to $167,885 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and engaging Commercial and Procurement Leader to deliver effective commercial and procurement functions that supports our work programme. This is a hands on, busy and varied role that will see you not only leading and developing one direct report but also using your strategic nous as you own the commercial framework and oversight of the service delivery strategy whilst providing effective commercial contract and procurement advice to our business.

**In this role you'll also**:

- ensure effective procurement strategies, policies and processes are in place
- participate as a tender Board member and advisor
- manage or assist with all significant commercial contract negotiations
- oversee the development of council long term plan operating expenditure budgets
- review market cost rates and compare cost rates across the contractor and consultancy panels.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will bring**:

- demonstrated knowledge and experience of procurement, commercial management and financial accounting principles and practices
- significant experience in the delivery of business and financial advice to managers
- prior experience leading a team including strong coaching and mentoring skills
- excellent relationship and influencing skills including presenting and facilitating discussions at a senior level
- a degree in a relevant field.

About us
Wellington Water is the Wellington region's professional water services provider. We are 100 per cent council owned and funded by Wellington City, Hutt City, Porirua City, and Upper Hutt City councils, Greater Wellington Regional Council and South Wairarapa District Council. 
Our councils own the water infrastructure in the region, and they task us to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to their communities. 
Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We do this on behalf of our council owners.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Every day our people come to work and strive to deliver services and manage infrastructure in a way that provides the best outcomes for our communities and our environment. 
Why join us
It is an exciting time to be working in the water sector, not only are you at the forefront of looking after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare and the environment, but proposed changes for the sector is increasing awareness around the importance of managing the three waters and creating new opportunities. Your personal and professional growth will be encouraged, and you will work alongside likeminded people who are passionate about their work and have a strong sense of purpose. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you
Applications close on Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
How to apply

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

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