Principal Advisor

1 month ago

Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Share your procurement expertise in this high impact role

Help lift procurement capability internally and across the motu

Join our growing team Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As our new Principal Advisor - Procurement Capability you will play a critical part in the development of procurement capability within NZTA | Waka Kotahi and across our Approved Organisations. Working in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector procuring agencies, your new position is responsible for assessing procurement and commercial capability within the Procurement team, across Business Groups, and as a sector support function to Approved Organisations. Working collaboratively with our Learning and Organisational Development team, NZ Government Procurement and other key development focused stakeholders, your role will involve designing and implementing initiatives to raise procurement and commercial capability. If you are passionate about uplifting procurement capability, come join us - this is a role where you could have huge impact

The likely appointment range for this position is $130,356 to $159,324. To view a copy of the position description click here.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | So, why join us?

Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. We're searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment-and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees - you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment. We embrace flexibility and take a principle-based approach that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA - you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.

Ō Pūmanawa | What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box):

  1. Strong technical procurement experience, leading or supporting procurement and contract management in a similarly large and complex environment
  2. An excellent understanding of government procurement policies, rules and process
  3. Be knowledgeable in the application of more complex routes to market, for example, Competitive Dialogue, Alliancing, Lean Agile Procurement (LAP), and have experience in applying this knowledge to high-value, high-risk procurements
  4. Bring strong strategic experience working in procurement transformation and capability development, with demonstrated capability in influencing at senior levels
  5. Strong facilitation, collaboration, training and coaching skills
  6. A tertiary qualification in a commercial discipline is desirable, with CIPS or related professional industry membership preferred
Ko wai mātou | About us

The Procurement function at NZTA is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the supply of external resources to NZTA. Procurement is an essential part of how NZTA delivers our critical business functions to support Te Kāpehu, our strategic direction. Many functions of NZTA are performed, in full or part, using external suppliers and we are one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector procuring agencies. NZTA is not only responsible for its own procurement requirements, but it also leads procurement practice across much of the land transport sector.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

Monday 28th of October

For further information, email:

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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