Senior Procurement Specialist

Job title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Role type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Wellington City

Salary band & range: GSR C $119,376 to $153,670 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

Join a high-performing team and use your well-honed procurement skills to make a real impact This senior role leads and supports procurement processes, contributing to Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI's) strategic outcomes through expert guidance and collaboration.

We are looking for someone with deep procurement expertise who can drive end-to-end strategic procurement initiatives. You will support managers with document reviews and quality control, while helping team members grow their procurement capability through internal leadership and mentoring. This role requires strategic thinking and flexibility, someone who sees beyond traditional procurement boundaries and brings innovative approaches.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering end-to-end strategic procurement initiatives.
• Providing expert guidance on ICT procurement and managing complex ICT projects.
• Supporting managers with document reviews and quality control.
• Mentoring and upskilling team members in procurement capability.
• Applying innovative, strategic thinking to procurement challenges.
• Driving internal leadership and fostering collaboration within the team.

About You - Mou

You will bring a strategic mindset and strong relationship skills to lead procurement processes. Your ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and promote best practice will help shape a high-performing team. To succeed, you will need strong ICT procurement experience and the ability to manage complex ICT projects.

You will have:

• Deep strategic procurement and contract management experience
• Exposure to a broad range of domains
• Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations
• Advanced communication and presentation skills to different stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of procurement-related risk management
• Ability to mentor and build team capability
• Knowledge of Government Procurement Rules or equivalent private sector experience

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team with supportive managers and a strong learning culture. We value innovation, impact, and continuous improvement, and we are proud of the cohesion and energy we bring to our work.

We are a close-knit team based in Wellington, known for the depth and delivery of our procurement work. We support each other, celebrate team successes, and enjoy rituals like team breakfasts and a quiz. We work closely with business units across MPI, contributing to strategic outcomes through high-quality procurement advice and delivery.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

We are passionate about growing prosperity in New Zealand's primary sectors while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki - guardianship of our natural resources.

Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Credit check - Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate(s) will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it - click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm 30 November 2025

We recommend applying quickly as we may close the advert earlier if the position is filled before the closing date.

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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