Senior Procurement Specialist
1 day ago
Help shape the future of education in New Zealand
**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.
**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing ICT/Digital portfolios (category management), including communicating, understanding and providing advice about the procurement strategy, developing documentation, managing the process through to award of contracts and providing strategic support to the Ministry and the wider education sector, specifically schools. It supports the effective use of sourcing strategies for resources, goods and services to ensure best public value outcomes are obtained.
- For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here_ _Senior Procurement Specialist _
**About you | Mohou ake**
As a Senior Procurement Specialist in the Digital Procurement team, you'll play a vital role in developing and delivering procurements that support the Ministry and the education sector.
To be effective in the role, you will have:
- Proven skills negotiating challenging situations with both internal and external groups without damaging relationships.
- Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
- The ability to advise and to communicate in a simple and easy to understand manner.
- Digital Procurement experience.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
**About our group and team | Matau ropu ake**
The Corporate, Digital and School Buying procurement team is a well trusted, diverse, fun group of dedicated individuals who have a great team culture. As one of the largest government procurement functions in NZ, the Ministry offers a highly flexible, family friendly working environment with great opportunities for building capability and career progression.
The Ministry procurement team is recognised as a leader in government procurement, working closely with MBIE and other core agencies to develop the procurement function in NZ.
As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi.
**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?**
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
**Applications close Midnight - Monday 13 October 2025**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._
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