Senior Advisor Procurement

• Support a significant technology project which will create a simpler, smarter technology environment
• Showcase your senior ICT procurement skills to help modernise our technology
• 6 month Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity at $152,164 (pro rata) - Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch based

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

Reporting to the Director - Procurement and Supplier Management, we have an opportunity in our Procurement and Supplier Management team for an experienced ICT Senior Procurement Advisor. This role will have a focus on the Technology Modernisation project – a project designed to create a simpler, smarter technology environment that helps Kāinga Ora work more efficiently and deliver better outcomes for our customers and whanau. The role will be accountable for working with senior stakeholders to deliver value driven commercial outcomes for Kainga Ora.

A challenging and complex role with multiple influences affecting every workday, the role provides commercial leadership and intellect, strategic advice and direction, negotiation expertise; project management skills, in addition to procurement management skills. This role is critical to ensuring Kāinga Ora procures technology that will potentially be in place across the whole organisation for a substantial term. Having the experience and essentially war scars in this space would be a huge advantage.

To be successful in the role you will need to be able to demonstrate extensive experience within an ICT procurement environment from technology platforms to Integration Partners. You will be well versed in procurement best practice and familiar with achieving public value as a key success driver.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

Here's what you will bring to the role:
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• Lead the strategic procurement transformation programme on behalf of the Procurement function and leadership team
• Significant experience performing in an ICT procurement function within the government sector
• Substantial 'full stack' experience in a large complex organisation with a comprehensive commercial and risk understanding
• Lean and agile LAP procurement experience within the government sector
• Highly effective communicator with a strong track record of managing the expectations of internal and external stakeholders and key suppliers
• Comfortable working across the breadth of the procurement skill set
• Ability to think outside of the box and problem solve
• Confident in using a consultative approach in the development and execution of commercial strategies but also able to run full complex tenders through to contract award

We realise we are looking for someone with a very niche skillset. While we would prefer this role to be Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch based, if you feel you meet the requirements of the role but are based outside of these locations, we would still like to see an application from you.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Our values are:

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Whanake – Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process If you have any questions about this role, please contact kāingaora.

Applications close on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 11:55pm.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

If you don't tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don't hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.