Strategic Leader Government Procurement

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment Full time

About the Role

As the General Manager, New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP), you will lead a cross-government team responsible for delivering effective and efficient procurement activities. The role involves providing leadership and capability to achieve strategic objectives for procurement, driving best practice, and supporting the Minister for Economic Development.

About MBIE

MBIE is responsible for creating a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We work with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities, and ensures quality housing is more affordable.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a high performing branch making direct impact on >$50bn of supplier spend
  • Deliver the All-of-Government procurement programme
  • Provide policy advice on Government Procurement
  • Maintain technical capabilities to respond to emerging procurement and all-of-government contract opportunities

Required Skills and Qualifications

You will need an ability to operate effectively as a Public Sector General Manager, leading a large branch and delivering a significant work programme. You should have the ability to quickly establish and build strong internal and external working relationships including with Ministers and senior officials. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work through complex political situations with high ambiguity and under pressure is also essential.

About You

We are looking for someone with significant experience working in government with an excellent understanding of government processes and operating environments. You should have demonstrated ability to lead complex programmes over a range of specialist areas considering both strategic and operational needs. Extensive experience providing high quality policy advice across a range of specialist areas is also desirable.



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